Senior Quantity Surveyor

About you

• Strong experience delivering quantity surveying / cost management services within the UK property or built environment sector, preferably within a consultancy; a proven track record of independently managing commissions and maintaining effective client relationships from feasibility through post-contract delivery and close-out.

• Detailed knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract cost management, including estimating, cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration, change control and final accounts; strong working knowledge of UK construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC forms, and the ability to apply contractual and commercial principles in practice.

• The confidence to facilitate meetings, present recommendations, provide constructive feedback and engage effectively with clients, consultants, contractors and senior decision-makers.

• Strong analytical, commercial and solution-focused capability, with the ability to interpret complex cost and project information and communicate it clearly.

• Experience in planning and coordinating the work of others, reviewing technical outputs and supporting professional development; a collaborative and proactive approach, with the adaptability to manage competing priorities and changing deadlines without compromising quality.

• Good commission management discipline, including fee management, resource planning, forecasting, scope control, invoicing and cash awareness.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, with MRICS or an equivalent recognised professional qualification; proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant industry tools such as CostX or comparable measurement and cost management platforms.

• An active interest in digital cost management, market intelligence, sustainability, data and emerging technology.

Expectations at Senior Level

• Commission management and delivery: independently mobilise, plan and manage commissions, with clear responsibility for outputs, deadlines, project controls and client outcomes.

• Technical expertise: produce and review complex technical deliverables, identify weaknesses in information and apply proportionate professional expertise and insight before advice is issued.

• Client confidence: become the recognised day-to-day commercial adviser, anticipate client needs and communicate issues with clarity, confidence and proposed solutions.

• Commercial responsibility: understand the commission appointment and fee, manage scope and resources, manage change promptly and protect both client value and business performance.

• People development: set clear expectations, delegate meaningful responsibility, provide constructive review and create development opportunities for others.

• Business and client development contribution: turn excellent delivery into repeat work, contribute strongly to bids and bring relevant client and market intelligence into the wider team.

• Professional standards: model ethical behaviour, maintain accurate records, follow governance and quality requirements and communicate material risks appropriately.

• Progression: demonstrate increasing readiness to manage larger commissions, key client relationships and wider team responsibilities at Associate Director level.

What Success Looks Like

• Commissions are delivered to the agreed scope, programme, quality and commercial objectives, with strong client feedback; cost forecasts and reports are accurate, timely and trusted, with risks and change identified early and managed actively.

• Clients see you as a trusted adviser and provide repeat commissions, referrals or opportunities to broaden our services.

• Project teams have clear guidance, responsibilities and review arrangements, and junior colleagues show visible development.

• Commission fees, resources, scope and cash are managed proactively, with issues escalated before they affect performance.

• You contribute consistently to bids, account development, knowledge sharing and improvement of technical standards; demonstrate the expertise, collaboration skills and market awareness needed to progress toward Managing Quantity Surveyor.