Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading cost consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of construction, infrastructure and property projects.

This role will see you take a key position in delivering cost management and quantity surveying services to clients across the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and cost planning through to procurement, contract administration and final account.

Working alongside an experienced team of cost management and project advisory professionals, you will build strong client relationships, provide commercial advice and help ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the required standards.

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working across complex projects, takes pride in the quality of their work and is confident managing client relationships and providing practical cost advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive quantity surveying and cost management services across a range of construction and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare cost plans, feasibility studies, budget estimates and detailed cost reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Undertake measurement, quantity take-offs and cost analysis in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage tender processes, including the preparation of tender documentation, analysis of submissions and recommendations.
• Provide cost advice, value engineering and commercial solutions to support client objectives.
• Monitor project expenditure, assess variations and identify potential cost risks.
• Administer contracts and assess progress claims, variations and final accounts where required.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, cost reports and financial assessments for clients and project stakeholders.
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Manage project deliverables, ensuring work is completed accurately, commercially and within agreed timeframes.
• Support and mentor junior quantity surveyors, sharing technical knowledge and promoting best practice.
• Assist with client development and contribute to maintaining and strengthening key client relationships.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Management role, ideally at Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
• Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, procurement, tender analysis and cost reporting.
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, commercial risk and project cost control.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and provide clear, practical commercial advice.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in relevant cost planning, measurement and project management software.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction, property and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to major projects and a broad client base across the public and private sectors.
• A collaborative team environment alongside experienced cost management and project advisory professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
• The chance to take ownership of projects and develop strong client relationships.
• A role that combines technical quantity surveying expertise with commercial advisory and client-facing responsibilities.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career within a respected consultancy environment, we would welcome a confidential discussion about the opportunity and your career goals.