Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Eastleigh is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead projects and mentor junior staff while providing cost and contract advice across various sectors. The role offers a salary between £55,000 - £65,000, hybrid working, and numerous benefits aimed at professional development and well-being.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Professional development & CPD support

Mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
• Project exposure across sectors such as residential, education, healthcare and commercial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, tender documents and procurement strategies.
• Lead tender processes and support contractor selection.

Skills

Strong understanding of procurement

Excellent client-facing skills

Organised and proactive

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

A well-established, independent property and construction consultancy is seeking a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding cost management team based in central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of UK projects, including residential developments, healthcare facilities, education buildings, heritage schemes, and commercial spaces.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will become part of a multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering client-focused cost, project, and development management services across both public and private sectors.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a lead role in delivering projects from early-stage feasibility through to completion and final account. You will manage budgets, provide procurement and contract advice, and ensure accurate cost control throughout. The role will also involve mentoring junior staff and contributing to the wider business development strategy.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, tender documents and procurement strategies
• Lead tender processes and support contractor selection
• Administer contracts and manage change control
• Monitor project costs and produce regular financial reports
• Offer value engineering input and cost-saving advice
• Support and mentor junior surveyors

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Ideally MRICS or actively working towards chartership
• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost planning and contract administration
• Project exposure across sectors such as residential, education, healthcare and commercial
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Organised, commercially minded, and proactive

In Return

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
• 33 days annual leave
• Hybrid working
• 9-day fortnight working pattern
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Professional development & CPD support
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular social events

01628 334720

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