Senior Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor responsible for managing cost planning across significant projects in the defence, education, and residential sectors. The position includes mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients to deliver strategic advice. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying, NEC contract experience, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Performance bonus

Car allowance

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• MRICS chartered status preferred but not essential.
• Experience delivering technically complex projects.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, driven to deliver quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management services across major projects.
• Advise on feasibility, design-stage costs, procurement, and contracts.
• Produce estimates, cost plans, tender documents and post-contract cost control.

Skills

Strong NEC contract experience

Skilled communicator

Digital fluency

Commercial awareness

Ability to lead projects

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS accredited)

Tools

CostX

BIM

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Reading (with flexible working options)
Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 + bonus + car allowance
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell), 3 volunteering days, private medical, life assurance (4x), critical illness cover, professional memberships, and more

Join a growing cost management team delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-value projects. We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on significant schemes within the defence, education, and residential sectors-immediately supporting a major defence client on programmes valued between 50m and 1bn.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage all aspects of cost planning and commercial management from inception through to completion. You'll support both clients and colleagues across key stages, offering strategic advice, leading project delivery, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Deliver cost management services across major projects
• Advise on feasibility, design-stage costs, procurement, and contracts
• Produce estimates, cost plans, tender documents and post-contract cost control
• Evaluate building designs and cost implications to maintain budgets
• Lead financial reporting and cost control throughout project lifecycle
• Support the development of junior staff and contribute to team growth
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships with clear, confident communication
• Champion digital tools (e.g. CostX, BIM) for quantity take-offs and estimates

Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS accredited)
• MRICS chartered status preferred (not essential)
• Strong NEC contract experience
• Experience delivering technically complex projects
• Commercially aware with a practical understanding of construction delivery
• Skilled communicator with the ability to lead projects and teams
• Digital fluency - ideally with CostX, BIM, or similar tools
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and driven to deliver quality outcomes

On offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor

• 55,000 - 60,000 base salary
• Performance bonus and car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• 3 volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance, critical illness cover, life assurance (4x)
• Funded professional subscriptions
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• A clear path to further progression within a supportive and respected consultancy

If you're ready to step into a lead role and shape the success of exciting high-value projects, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

What happens next:

On receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with.