Job Description:

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £85k
 

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in heritage and commercial projects to take ownership of multiple schemes and contribute to our continued success.

About the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring cost control, profitability, and compliance across a diverse portfolio. You will work closely with Contract Managers and play a key role in financial reporting and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective cost control and commercial performance
• Prepare and present Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs/CBRs)
• Work closely with Contract Managers, providing accurate reporting and commercial insight
• Oversee tender processes, including pricing and evaluation of tender-led projects
• Manage contracts including Measured Term Contracts (MTC) and day works
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget, from small works to multi-million-pound schemes

Requirements

• Professional certification such as RICS or CIOB (or working towards)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong background in cost control and commercial management
• 10–15 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Proven experience managing a range of project values (£500k – £5M)
• Experience working on commercial and/or heritage projects
• Strong knowledge and understanding of listed buildings
• Exposure to a variety of contract types including MTC and tender-led projects

What they’re Looking For

• A proactive and commercially driven individual
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects
• Established and respected company with a strong reputation in the industry
• Supportive and professional working environment

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.