Senior Quantity Surveyor

calfordseaden; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost consultancy and employer's agent roles. This role involves preparing and managing cost estimates, ensuring project compliance, and supervising junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and MRICS qualifications with over 5 years of experience in the field. Strong communication skills and the ability to work without supervision are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in the field.
• Basic construction and property law knowledge required.
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract including JCT suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead on cost consultancy and employer’s agents roles.
• Prepare/manage cost estimates throughout project life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with appointment and record changes.
• Chair meetings and produce diligent Meeting Minutes.
• Assist in the development of the in-house cost database.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of building contracts

Report writing in English

Proficiency in office software (MS Excel)

Ability to supervise junior staff

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS or similar qualification

Tools

CostX

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our London team

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: 35 Hours

The role:

You will be the primary lead on both cost consultancy (pre and post-contract) and employer’s agents roles. You will provide a diligent service to clients, including liaising, where necessary, with external consultants whilst managing and working alongside other colleagues. You will support senior peers and at the same time support and train junior colleagues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Keep the Group Leader / Line Managers appraised of important issues on projects
• Prepare and manage cost estimates (at various RIBA stages) and budgets through the project life cycle, ensuring financial efficiency and project success
• Each month ensure that progress reports and fee plans are fully updated and completed
• Understand and manage risk; both project and consultancy related
• Ensure our work complies with our appointment, that any changes to our scope are recorded and that client decisions are recorded and auditable
• Tender preparation, tender reviews/comparisons and Tender Report production, or Value for Money Statements
• Carry out post-contract QS role i.e. undertake valuations, produce Cost Reports, change control and negotiate Final Accounts etc.
• Carry out Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties
• Chair meetings (where required) and produce diligent Meeting Minutes
• Operate CostX (Measurement Software) or be able to direct junior colleagues in measurement requirements
• Manage handovers, snagging and validate paperwork. Supervise junior colleagues
• Assist in development and maintenance of in-house cost database
• Train others and knowledge share with junior team members

Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field of specialism (i.e. Quantity Surveying or Construction Management)
• MRICS or similar qualification or significant progress towards the qualification

Knowledge:

• To have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Basic construction and property law
• Construction costs/economics
• Pre-contract matters and how to take a project through its lifecycle
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract including the JCT suite

Skills:

• A full and detailed working knowledge of the most widely used forms of building contract
• Produce reports in good English
• Proficient in the use of office software and internal systems (MS Excel, internal IMS etc)
• Able to work without supervision and to supervise others
• Good communication and people skills
• Personable and confident
• Team Worker, able to work on own initiative and accept guidance/constructive criticism
• Able and open to assisting, supporting and mentoring more junior staff members

We're not seeking assistance for this role from recruitment agencies at this time