Project Senior Quantity Surveyor in Redhill

Energy Jobline ZR; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

Flexible start times

Reigate-based position

Mentoring junior surveyors

Career progression

Job summary

Hill McGlynn seeks an experienced Project Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Reigate-based team. You will deliver high-quality cost management across a portfolio of construction projects, working with clients, contractors and consultants in a hybrid setup.

The role requires strong pre- and post-contract experience, the ability to lead on cost planning, procurement and final accounts, and to mentor Junior Surveyors while maintaining client relationships and delivering value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline is essential.
• Significant Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
• Experience in a construction consultancy is advantageous.
• Strong pre- and post-contract QS experience.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships with autonomy.
• Knowledge of cost planning, procurement, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial risk.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior Surveyors.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Quantity Surveying and cost consultancy services across multiple projects.
• Manage projects from feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and final account.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, detailed cost plans and project budgets.
• Advise clients on cost, procurement and commercial strategy.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage competitive tender processes.
• Analyse contractor submissions and prepare tender reports and recommendations.
• Manage valuations, applications for payment, variations and change control.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and forecasts for clients.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets.
• Manage and negotiate final accounts.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attend and lead client, design team and project meetings.
• Develop relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Graduate and Assistant Surveyors.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Job Description

• Project Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Location: Reigate, Surrey
• Salary: £53,000 - £67,000 per annum

Project Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Reigate, Surrey
Salary: £53,000 - £67,000 per annum
Sector: Construction / Property / Consultancy
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible start times
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, based from their Reigate office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor looking to take a senior role within a professional consultancy, managing their own workload and projects while also playing an important part in the support and development of junior Surveyors.

The Role

You will provide high-quality commercial and cost-management advice throughout the project lifecycle, working directly with clients, contractors and consultants across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects. The business offers hybrid working, a 37.5-hour working week and flexible start times, alongside excellent opportunities for continued professional and career development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for Quantity Surveying and cost consultancy services across multiple projects.
• Managing projects from feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and final account.
• Preparing feasibility estimates, detailed cost plans and project budgets.
• Advising clients on cost, procurement and commercial strategy.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing competitive tender processes.
• Analysing contractor submissions and preparing tender reports and recommendations.
• Managing valuations, applications for payment, variations and change control.
• Preparing detailed cost reports and forecasts for clients.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Managing and negotiating final accounts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attending and leading client, design team and project meetings.
• Developing strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing Graduate and Assistant Surveyors.
• Reviewing junior team members' work and providing technical and commercial guidance.
• Helping promote best practice and high professional standards across the surveying team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and commercially strong Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Consultant who is confident managing projects and supporting the development of less experienced members of the team.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline - essential.
• Significant Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
• Previous experience within a construction consultancy would be highly advantageous.
• Strong pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships with a good degree of autonomy.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial risk.
• The confidence and experience to support, mentor and develop junior Surveyors.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent commercial, numerical and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple project priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach with the ability to provide leadership when required.
• Chartered status or progress towards a relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £53,000 and £67,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working available.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible start times.
• Reigate-based position within an established construction consultancy.
• Responsibility for a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and take ownership of project delivery.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop junior members of the surveying team.
• Continued professional development and long-term career progression.