Senior Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Made Recruitment; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the UK to conduct feasibility studies, provide cost advice, and collaborate with project teams. Applicants should possess strong consultancy experience, financial reporting skills, and familiarity with contract forms. Competitive salary, flexible working, car allowance, and other benefits offered. Candidates must submit their CV and cover letter highlighting their relevant experience. Join a supportive environment within a smaller business, where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

36 days holiday

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consultancy-based Quantity Surveying.
• Strong expertise in pre- and post-contract works.
• Familiarity with JCT forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and provide early cost advice.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure accurate costing.
• Manage contractor selection, tendering, and analysis.

Skills

Consultancy-based Quantity Surveying

Cost estimating

Tendering

Financial reporting

Client-facing delivery

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Relevant degree (RICS chartership preferred)

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant

Location: To ensure a convenient commute to the Client's main office, candidates should ideally be located in or around Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Leicester, Cannock, Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Sheffield, or Doncaster. The Client's office is central, and projects can span across the UK.

Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible Hybrid Working and flexible hours available)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

What You'll Do

• As Senior Quantity Surveyor, conduct feasibility studies and provide early cost advice.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents.
• Offer procurement and contractual advice.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure accurate project costing.
• Manage contractor selection, tendering, and analysis.
• Oversee cost control, change management, and financial reporting.
• Perform Employers Agent and Contract Administrator duties (desirable but not essential).

About You

• Extensive experience in consultancy-based Quantity Surveying.
• Strong expertise in pre- and post-contract works, including cost estimating, tendering, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with JCT forms of contract (NEC experience is desirable).
• Excellent client-facing delivery and project management skills.
• A relevant degree (RICS chartership is preferred but not essential).
• Exceptional communication, organisation, and teamwork abilities.
• This is not a junior role; candidates should bring a wealth of experience to manage high-value and complex projects.

Why Join This Client?

This consultancy offers a people-first environment where you'll work closely with Directors, gain exposure to exciting projects, and shape your career without the bureaucracy of large corporates.

• Competitive salary (based on experience) + discretionary bonus scheme.
• 36 days holiday (28 days annual leave + statutory holidays).
• Car allowance.
• Hybrid and flexible working hours.
• Private healthcare.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Regular social events and company away days.
• Onsite parking and access to gym equipment.
• Working for a smaller business where you really are a part of the business!

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter highlighting your consultancy-led Quantity Surveying experience and what excites you about this opportunity. Interviews will take place with immediate effect.

To ensure your application receives the fullest possible attention, include all relevant information about yourself related to the specific role advertised. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every application personally; if you do not hear from us within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful. We may keep your details for future opportunities as appropriate.

As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a “virtual meeting” with one of our Consultants prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.