Senior Quantity Surveyor

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)

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