Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in London

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in London working on complex, high-value projects within a leading built environment consultancy. This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects, influence outcomes, and progress your career within a supportive and technically strong team.

This multi-disciplinary Built Environment Consultancy provides high-quality services across surveying, engineering, project management, cost consultancy, compliance, and fire safety throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The business is recognised as a market leader in the delivery of services for high-risk buildings, working extensively across residential, mixed-use, university, college, and student accommodation sectors. With a strong people-focused ethos, the consultancy promotes professional growth, flexible and collaborative working, and long-standing client relationships underpinned by technical excellence, critical thinking, and a commitment to outstanding customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

Delivering pre-contract estimating and cost planning across residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects
Providing procurement support including tender documentation, analysis, and contractor appointment
Administering contracts under standard forms, managing variations, notices, and contractual correspondence
Preparing interim valuations, cost checks, and monthly post-contract cost reports
Managing change control, cost reporting, and forecasting final project outturns
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors and stakeholders
Undertaking value engineering and advising clients on cost and risk mitigation
Producing feasibility studies, procurement reports, and final cost plans
Liaising closely with clients, consultants, and project teams at all stages
Leading elements of cost management delivery and mentoring junior team members

Required Skills & Experience

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management or equivalent
RICS accredited or working towards chartership
Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a PQS or consultancy environment
Proven experience delivering residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects
Strong technical capability in measurement, estimating, and cost planning
Practical experience administering JCT or equivalent standard forms of contract
High level of commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk and final accounts
Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

What you get back

Salary of £60,000 - £75,000 plus bonus
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Gym membership
CPD, training, and clear career progression opportunities
25 days holiday plus the period between Christmas and New Year (discretionary)

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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