Senior Quantity Surveyor

Prosper Consulting; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

Clear progression path

Cycle to work

Health club membership

Professional development support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Prosper Consulting in London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead on Commercial, Hospitality, Leisure, Retail and Super Prime Residential projects. You will drive pre-contract through final account, liaising with clients and design teams and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years PQS experience, strong JCT contract knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQS / Cost Consultancy experience
• Relevant commercial and residential sector experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Strong technical skills in cost planning, tendering, and post-contract management
• Ability to manage workload and deliver to deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from inception through completion, ensuring quality and commercial control
• Produce detailed cost plans, tender documents, and procurement advice
• Oversee and review contractors' tender returns and cost submissions
• Carry out contract administration, interim valuations, and final accounts
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and design teams
• Manage and mentor junior surveyors, reviewing their work and supporting their development

Skills

Lead project delivery

Cost planning

Tendering

Post-contract management

Client-facing

Mentor junior surveyors

Education

MRICS preferred

Job description

The Client: A London based firm of RICS-regulated Chartered Construction Consultants and Chartered Building Engineers. Formed by the merger of two consultancies in 2014, the company handles both commercial and high-end residential schemes, ranging from complex historic refurbishments such as Chelsea townhouses to structural extensions and retail/commercial developments!

The Role:

They are now seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team and take the lead on Commercial, Hospitality, Leisure, Retail and Super Prime Residential projects.

They are looking for an experienced individual to lead in the expansion of the team, and in the delivery of multiple projects from pre-contract through to final account. This is a client-facing role with responsibility for project leadership, technical output, and supporting junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery from inception through completion, ensuring quality and commercial control
• Produce detailed cost plans, tender documents, and procurement advice
• Oversee and review contractors' tender returns and cost submissions
• Carry out contract administration, interim valuations, and final accounts
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and design teams
• Manage and mentor junior surveyors, reviewing their work and supporting their development

Office Location: Central London (Holborn)

Head Count: 25+

Project Sectors: Commercial, Hospitality, Leisure, Retail & Super Prime Residential

Requirements for the Senior Quantity Surveyor:

• 4+ years PQS / Cost Consultancy experience (MRICS preferred)
• Relevant commercial and residential sector experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Strong technical skills in cost planning, tendering, and post-contract management
• Ability to manage workload, support others, and deliver to deadlines without compromising standards
• Desire to contribute to a growing, ambitious business

What can they offer you?

• Highly competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Performance-based bonus
• A clear progression path within a growing team
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health club membership
• Support towards professional development and chartership (if not already attained)
• Hybrid working opportunities