MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) to provide strategic cost management across diverse Education and Public sector projects. The role involves budget management, procurement, and client relations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS qualification, and a strong client-facing background. This position offers a chance to impact meaningful community projects and advance in your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cost consultancy environment.
• Strong background in the Education and Public sectors.
• Awareness of sustainability and social value themes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning and budget management.
• Manage the procurement process from prequalification to award.
• Oversee post-contract cost control and change management.
• Produce and present monthly cost reports.
• Support final account negotiations.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Client-facing skills

Capital planning knowledge

Cost forecasting expertise

Procurement strategy understanding

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) – Education & Public Sectors

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Exclusive Opportunity – Leading Construction Consultancy

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a leading role in providing strategic cost management, forecasting, and procurement expertise across a varied portfolio of Education and Public sector projects. You’ll be trusted to advise clients from early feasibility through to final account, ensuring value, transparency, and sustainability at every stage.

• Leading on cost planning, budget management, and project forecasting.
• Managing the full procurement process – from prequalification to contract award.
• Overseeing post‑contract cost control, change management, and valuations.
• Producing and presenting clear, accurate monthly cost reports to clients.
• Supporting final account negotiations and ensuring strong commercial governance.
• Acting as a key client interface, fostering trusted relationships and repeat business.
• Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practice across the consultancy.

About You

Essential requirements include:

• MRICS qualification (essential).
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management (or equivalent).
• Proven experience within a cost consultancy environment.
• Strong background working within the Education and Public sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of capital planning, cost forecasting, and procurement strategy.
• Strong client‑facing skills and confidence in delivering presentations and reports.
• Awareness of key industry themes such as sustainability, social value, and carbon reduction.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a cost management role – it’s a chance to be part of a consultancy that genuinely values integrity, innovation, and impact. You’ll work alongside talented professionals, support meaningful community projects, and enjoy clear opportunities for career progression.

If you’re an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) looking to make a real difference across the Education and Public sectors, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Andreea Hudson in confidence to discuss this exclusive Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity in more detail.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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