Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
�� Location: Cheltenham
�� Type: Full-Time, Permanent
�� Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits

The Opportunity
An ambitious, forward-thinking consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of cost management services across a variety of complex and high-value construction projects (£5m–£50m+).
You’ll play a key role in delivering excellence across pre- and post-contract stages, while supporting business development, mentoring junior staff, and representing the company in sector-wide forums and events. This is a prime opportunity for a commercially savvy QS who is passionate about delivering best-in-class cost advice while driving innovation in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities Core Project Delivery

• Take full responsibility for end-to-end cost consultancy services on major projects
• Lead or support the delivery of multiple large-scale projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality
• Provide clear, strategic advice to clients from early feasibility through to contract close-out
• Promote value-for-money practices while managing commercial risk

• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, value engineering reports, and benchmarking studies
• Advise on procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation
• Engage supply chain and provide support through structured, competitive procurement processes

• Manage interim valuations, change control, cost reporting, and forecasting
• Prepare payment certificates, final accounts, and contract administration under JCT and NEC3
• Support dispute resolution and contribute to project commercial strategy and delivery review

• Mentor and support Assistant QS staff in project delivery and professional development
• Support business development, including preparing bid proposals and representing the company at industry events
• Embed best practices, tools, and use of digital systems (CostX, Excel, etc.) in service delivery

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS/MCIOB qualified
• Proven experience managing projects from £5m to £50m+ in value
• Strong technical QS background with both pre- and post-contract capabilities
• Track record of delivering in commercial, hotel, or leisure projects preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware, detail-focused, and technically confident
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally

• �� Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
• �� Bonus: 25% profit share on new business introductions
• �� Pension: Up to 6% matched contribution
• �� Holiday: 25 days + Birthday + 8 public holidays (34 total)
• �� Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay post-probation
• �� Long Service Reward: ½ month salary after 10 years
• �� Other Perks:
  • Company laptop
  • Paid RICS subscription fees
  • Subsidised car parking
  • Company-wide social events
  • Maternity/Paternity pay negotiable