Senior Quantity Surveyor

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 ResponsibilitiesCore 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

Pre-Contract Services

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

Post-Contract Services

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

Leadership and Business Development

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

What We’re Looking For

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

What’s On Offer

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:

month salary after 10 years

Other Perks:

Company laptop

Paid RICS subscription fees

Subsidised car parking

Company-wide social events

Maternity/Paternity pay negotiable

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