Senior Quantity Surveyor

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Senior MRICS Quantity Surveyor in London. In this role, you will lead cost and commercial management for various projects, providing mentorship and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £85,000, with opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and quality-focused environment.

Benefits

Involvement in high-profile UK projects

Career progression paths

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management and financial control.
• Broad understanding of commercial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning and estimating for major projects.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation.
• Oversee contract administration and negotiations.
• Manage value engineering and risk management activities.
• Produce cost reports and financial updates.
• Ensure compliance with RICS standards.

Skills

Strong track record as a Quantity Surveyor

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Collaborative team player

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Senior MRICS Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £85,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Quantity Surveyor Role

A respected independent consultancy is looking for an accomplished Senior MRICS Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team. In this senior role, you will lead cost and commercial management across a diverse portfolio of development and refurbishment projects, working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and strategic professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing project direction, and working across multiple sectors.

Key Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities

• Leading cost planning, estimating, and financial control on major development projects

• Preparing, managing, and evaluating tender and procurement documentation

• Overseeing contract administration, negotiation, and sub-contractor assessments

• Managing value engineering, risk management, and change control activities

• Producing clear and accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates

• Supporting, guiding, and mentoring junior colleagues

• Ensuring full compliance with RICS standards and client requirements

What We're Looking For

• MRICS qualification (essential)

• Strong track record as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within a consultancy setting

• Broad commercial and contractual knowledge across varied project types

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Confident in managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

• A collaborative team player with the confidence to lead project delivery

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience

• Involvement in high-profile UK projects across multiple sectors

• Clear pathways for career progression with full professional and CPD support

• A supportive, collaborative, and quality-focused working culture