Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)
Ridgeway & Co are proud to be working with one of the UK’s most dynamic development and construction consultancies as they look to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile and complex commercial developments, acting as the lead commercial expert from pre-contract through to final account.
You will be joining a forward-thinking and collaborative environment where innovation, rigour and client-focus are paramount. As a Senior QS, you will be responsible for delivering robust cost management, mentoring junior team members, and acting as a trusted advisor to the client.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the commercial lead across multiple high-value projects.
* Manage cost planning, measurement, benchmarking and cash flow forecasting.
* Oversee interim payments, change control, tender preparation and contract negotiation.
* Serve as the main client liaison, providing detailed monthly reports and project updates.
* Lead the commercial response to contractor claims, variations, and final accounts.
* Mentor and line-manage junior QS team members, supporting their APC progression.
* Prepare and deliver high-quality client presentations and progress updates.
* Engage with the supply chain and contribute to cost benchmarking.
* Support CRM activities and contribute to business development opportunities.
* Proactively identify project risks and communicate them to senior leadership.
About You
* MRICS or equivalent chartered status (essential).
* Minimum 7+ years of relevant quantity surveying experience (preferably client-side or consultancy).
* Proven track record delivering complex commercial or mixed-use developments.
* Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
* Technically sound with a deep understanding of construction technology and contract law.
* Confident communicator with excellent presentation and client-facing skills.
* Leadership experience with ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Exposure to landmark developments across London and the UK
* Career progression within a respected and expanding organisation
* Supportive, people-focused culture with emphasis on quality and development