Senior Quantity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Oxford
Type: Permanent position, hybrid working
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum + £4,450 car allowance
Benefits: Bupa Healthcare | 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension | Flexible Working
What's the Opportunity?
My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Cost Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established built environment consultancy, supporting high-profile clients and leading the delivery of a wide variety of construction projects.
In this role, you'll be responsible for providing expert advice on all cost aspects of construction projects – from feasibility through to final accounts. You'll be the key commercial contact for clients, so strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are essential.
This is a varied role where you'll lead and manage cost consultancy services on a range of exciting projects. Key responsibilities include:
Cost Planning & Estimating
Producing cost estimates at all RIBA stages using CostX or similar software
Developing feasibility and detailed cost plansPre-Contract Services
Advising on procurement strategies and contract arrangements
Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process
Evaluating tenders and negotiating contract sums
Preparing final contract documentationPost-Contract Services
Administering contracts and providing advice on contractual matters
Valuing completed works and certifying payments
Managing variations, changes in design, and cost reporting
Leading negotiation of final accountsLeadership & Client Engagement
Acting as the main client contact, maintaining strong client relationships
Working closely with junior team members and mentoring graduates
Supporting business development by growing existing and new client relationshipsKey
A degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
MRICS (preferred, but not essential)
Proven experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role, ideally consultancy-side
Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
Client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple stakeholders