Senior Quantity Surveyor

DeverellSmith Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DeverellSmith Group in Central London seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing SME consultancy. The role covers live schemes from £20m to £100m across Residential, Co-Living and PBSA, Industrial & Logistics, and office sectors, with full lifecycle involvement from feasibility to practical completion.

You will work within a team of QS, PMs and engineers, supporting cost planning, tendering, procurement, contract administration and value reporting, with MRICS or APC progression

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified, or APC target within 12 months
• Experience in a cost consultancy environment
• Confident with measurement software and advanced Excel
• Strong experience administering JCT contracts
• Residential new-build and/or Industrial & Logistics projects
• Strong commercial and cost-planning experience
• Excellent attention to detail and technical proficiency
• A creative, practical approach to problem-solving
• Able to manage multiple priorities, with strong communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and delivering high-quality commercial services
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process
• Compiling contract documentation and ensuring relevant contract requirements are included
• Evaluating and reporting on project programmes
• Supply chain engagement and main contractor procurement
• Cost planning, cost options and cost exercises
• Supporting carbon impact assessments (training provided)
• Managing interim payments, valuations and change
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Monthly commercial reporting

Skills

MRICS or APC path awareness

Cost consultancy experience

Contract administration

Communication & teamwork

Cost planning

Tendering & procurement

Cost reporting

Interim valuations & payments

Project management

Education

MRICS qualification or APC progress

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Measurement software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Growing SME Consultancy, Central London

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic, growing project delivery team in central London.

The team brings together quantity surveyors, project managers, engineers and client-side cost and project management professionals, delivering a diverse range of projects across London and the wider UK - with live schemes spanning Residential, Co-Living and PBSA (from 50 to 500+ apartments), Industrial & Logistics, and commercial office. Projects range from £20m to £100m, covering both new-build and refurbishment, from feasibility through to practical completion.

This is a great opportunity for a QS looking to develop their career in a varied, forward-thinking environment. We're looking for someone full-time with a strong grounding in the living sector, cost planning and JCT contract administration. An immediate start is available.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll take an active commercial role across a range of projects, working towards a lead position and liaising closely with client and contractor teams to ensure successful delivery. You'll become a key point of contact within the project team, helping guide schemes from feasibility and cost planning through tendering, procurement, construction and practical completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing projects and delivering high-quality commercial services
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including marking schemes
• Compiling contract documentation and ensuring relevant contract requirements are included
• Evaluating and reporting on project programmes
• Supply chain engagement and main contractor procurement
• Cost planning, cost options and cost exercises
• Supporting carbon impact assessments (training provided)
• Managing interim payments, valuations and change
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Monthly commercial reporting

About You

• MRICS qualified, or working towards APC with completion targeted within 12 months
• Experience in a cost consultancy environment (contractor-side QSs looking to move into consultancy also considered)
• Confident with measurement software and advanced Excel
• Strong experience administering JCT contracts
• Background in residential new-build and/or Industrial & Logistics projects
• Strong commercial and cost-planning experience
• Excellent attention to detail and technical proficiency
• A creative, practical approach to problem-solving
• Able to manage multiple priorities, with strong communication and a collaborative, team-focused approach

Why Join?

Join a talented, diverse project delivery team working on high-profile projects across some of the UK's most active development sectors. You'll have real ownership of projects, close client and contractor exposure, and the chance to develop across the full project lifecycle in a supportive, ambitious environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Quantity Surveying
• MRICS or working towards APC
• Cost Consultancy experience
• Contractor-side QS experience considered
• JCT Contract administration
• Cost Planning
• Tendering & Procurement
• Cost Reporting
• Interim Valuations & Payments
• Change Management
• Measurement Software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Residential / Co-Living / PBSA experience
• Industrial & Logistics experience
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management
• Strong communication and teamwork