MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor

EA Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and commercial management on high-value commercial and super prime residential schemes in London. You will work closely with clients, contractors and project teams, taking ownership of pre- to post-contract activities.

The ideal candidate will be MRICS-qualified with consultancy experience and a track record in high-value projects, offering strong client liaison, cost control and mentoring to junior team members.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification is essential.
• Experience in consultancy environments with high-value projects.
• Strong client-facing communication and cost-management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and commercial management across high-value projects.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage procurement and tender processes.
• Handle contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Perform valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients.
• Mentor junior QS team members.

Skills

MRICS

Client-facing

Communication skills

Cost management

Mentoring juniors

Pre/post-contract

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

A leading independent property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The business has an impressive portfolio of commercial and super prime residential projects, working with private clients, developers and investors on some of the capital's most prestigious schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute, MRICS-qualified Quantity Surveyor looking to take a senior position within a growing, high-quality consultancy environment, with responsibility for supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

The Role

You will be responsible for the commercial and cost management of projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and project teams.

• Leading cost and commercial management across high-value projects
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and financial forecasts
• Managing procurement and tender processes
• Contract administration and commercial reporting
• Valuations, variations, payments and final accounts
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Providing strategic commercial advice to clients
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Supporting, developing and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors
• Providing guidance and technical support to junior team members, helping to develop their commercial and professional skills
• Taking an active role in the wider development of the Quantity Surveying team

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong consultancy background, together with experience delivering high-value construction projects.

You will have:

• Proven experience within a Quantity Surveying consultancy
• MRICS qualification - essential
• Experience across commercial and/or super prime residential projects
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and cost management
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• The ability to take ownership of projects and work autonomously
• A commercially driven and proactive approach
• Experience supporting, coaching or mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors
• A desire to contribute to the continued growth and development of the wider team

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a well-established and highly regarded consultancy with a strong presence in the Central London market.

You will have the opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value commercial and super prime residential schemes, alongside experienced professionals and high-profile clients, with genuine scope for long-term career progression.

The role also offers the opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the team, helping to mentor and develop junior Quantity Surveyors while continuing to build your own career within the consultancy