Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

An ambitious property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cost professional to take the lead on a varied range of projects while becoming a key part of a collaborative and expanding business.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage commissions from initial concept through to completion, providing clear commercial advice and maintaining control of project costs at every stage. You will work directly with clients, coordinate with wider project teams, and ensure each scheme is delivered with strong financial oversight and attention to detail.

This position would suit a confident Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys operating autonomously, developing long-term client relationships, and supporting less experienced colleagues. The role offers meaningful responsibility from day one, alongside a clear route for continued progression.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

Leading cost management services across multiple live commissions

Developing budgets, cost plans, estimates, and feasibility advice

Managing tender documentation, contractor analysis, and procurement processes

Overseeing valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts

Producing detailed financial reports and advising clients on commercial risk

Representing the consultancy at client, design team, and progress meetings

Guiding junior surveyors and reviewing their work where required

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a relevant construction subject

Strong experience within a UK cost consultancy environment

Proven ability to deliver projects independently across pre- and post-contract stages

Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and established procurement methods

MRICS qualified or approaching chartership

Commercially astute with strong client-facing and communication skills

Capable of managing competing priorities across several projects

In Return:

£70,000-£80,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Pension scheme

Professional subscriptions covered

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression towards Associate level

Greater autonomy across a diverse project portfolio

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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Reference #DM22953

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