Senior Quantity Surveyor – Consultancy

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: London

Overview

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major construction projects across the UK and Ireland, including high-profile public sector schemes. You will collaborate with experienced construction professionals and contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale developments.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

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Oversee and manage costs on large-scale construction projects across the UK and Ireland.

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Deliver cost management services from pre-construction through to completion.

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Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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Supervise and support junior team members.

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Report directly to senior management.

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Lead on cost control, procurement, and contract administration duties (JCT/NEC).

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Contribute to project decision-making and client communication.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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8–10 years’ experience in the construction sector, ideally in a client-side or consultancy environment.

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A degree in a construction-related discipline, ideally Quantity Surveying.

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MRICS Chartered Status (or working towards it).

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A proven track record of delivering cost management services on high-value schemes.

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Strong communication and report-writing skills.

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Experience working within a multi-disciplinary design team in a client-facing role.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and B/Q software such as Q-Script (or equivalent).

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Competence in contract administration under JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Key Skills

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Excellent written and verbal communication.

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Analytical and detail-oriented approach.

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Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

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Effective stakeholder management and decision-making skills.

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Commercial awareness and cost control expertise