Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kilnbridge

HQ – Canning Town, London

Fire Protection

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs. 

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success. 

If you want to make a meaningful impact, grow your career and join a team that values expertise and forward thinking, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in Kilnbridge’s Fire Protection team, leading the commercial delivery of complex, safety‑critical projects across the UK. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high‑profile fire protection works, influence commercial strategy, and help shape best practice in a highly regulated and growing area of the industry, all while developing your career within a supportive, employee‑owned business.

What you’ll do

· Take end‑to‑end commercial ownership of fire protection projects, ensuring strong financial control and profitable delivery.

· Lead cost planning, forecasting, cash flow and cost‑to‑complete reviews across multiple live schemes.

· Oversee interim valuations, final accounts, invoicing and payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely recovery.

· Manage contracts under JCT and NEC forms, including variations, compensation events, claims and final negotiations.

· Identify and manage commercial, contractual and regulatory risk within safety‑critical fire protection environments.

· Develop and implement procurement strategies for specialist fire protection subcontractors, driving value and performance.

· Produce clear, insightful commercial reports for senior leadership and support audits and governance requirements.

· Represent the commercial function in senior management discussions and contribute to business planning and improvement initiatives.

· Support tendering and bid development, providing strong commercial input and building lasting client relationships.

· Lead, mentor and develop Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff, setting high standards and supporting career progression.

· Work closely with site teams, clients and internal stakeholders to ensure commercial decisions support safe, compliant delivery.

What you’ll need

· A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

· Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within fire protection, remediation or similarly regulated construction sectors.

· Strong knowledge of passive fire protection works and working within safety‑critical, compliance‑led environments.

· Excellent understanding of NEC and JCT contracts, including change control, claims and dispute management.

· A solid track record in commercial reporting, forecasting, risk management and financial performance.

· Experience procuring and managing specialist subcontractor packages.

· Confident leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels.

· A professional, detail‑focused and ethical approach to commercial management.

· Strong Excel skills and confidence using commercial reporting tools.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments working with our customers to support the delivery of projects across the country. 

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day. This has created a workforce that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statistas Best UK employers 2026 list. 

If you’re driven by pride in your work, inspired by technical challenge and motivated to help deliver projects that shape communities across the UK, you will thrive at Kilnbridge.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.