Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A well-established property and construction consultancy is seeking a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team. The role involves delivering full pre and post contract services, managing budgets, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, hybrid working, and numerous employee benefits including private medical insurance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Professional development & CPD support

Mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost planning, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, tender documents, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor project costs and produce regular financial reports.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Cost planning

Contract administration

Communication skills

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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