Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Oxford

Type: Permanent position, hybrid working
Salary: -70,000 - -80,000 per annum + -4,450 car allowance
Benefits: Bupa Healthcare | 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension | Flexible Working

What''s the Opportunity?

My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Cost Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established built environment consultancy, supporting high-profile clients and leading the delivery of a wide variety of construction projects.

In this role, you''ll be responsible for providing expert advice on all cost aspects of construction projects - from feasibility through to final accounts. You''ll be the key commercial contact for clients, so strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are essential.

This is a varied role where you''ll lead and manage cost consultancy services on a range of exciting projects. Key responsibilities include:

Cost Planning & Estimating

• Producing cost estimates at all RIBA stages using CostX or similar software
• Developing feasibility and detailed cost plans

Pre-Contract Services

• Advising on procurement strategies and contract arrangements
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process
• Evaluating tenders and negotiating contract sums
• Preparing final contract documentation

Post-Contract Services

• Administering contracts and providing advice on contractual matters
• Valuing completed works and certifying payments
• Managing variations, changes in design, and cost reporting
• Leading negotiation of final accounts

Leadership & Client Engagement

• Acting as the main client contact, maintaining strong client relationships
• Working closely with junior team members and mentoring graduates
• Supporting business development by growing existing and new client relationships

Key

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• MRICS (preferred, but not essential)
• Proven experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role, ideally consultancy-side
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
• Client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple stakeholders