Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Gym membership

CPD and progression opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited is representing a Senior Quantity Surveyor role in London. The candidate will manage pre-contract estimating, cost planning, procurement support, and contract administration on complex, high-value projects.

The position requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management, RICS accreditation or progress toward chartership, and at least five years PQS experience within consultancy. Strong client communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management or equivalent.
• RICS accredited or working towards chartership.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a PQS or consultancy environment.
• Proven experience delivering residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects.
• Strong technical capability in measurement, estimating, and cost planning.
• Practical experience administering JCT or equivalent standard forms of contract.
• High level of commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk and final accounts.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-contract estimating and cost planning across residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects.
• Providing procurement support including tender documentation, analysis, and contractor appointment.
• Administering contracts under standard forms, managing variations, notices, and contractual correspondence.
• Preparing interim valuations, cost checks, and monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Managing change control, cost reporting, and forecasting final project outturns.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors and stakeholders.
• Undertaking value engineering and advising clients on cost and risk mitigation.
• Producing feasibility studies, procurement reports, and final cost plans.
• Liaising closely with clients, consultants, and project teams at all stages.
• Leading elements of cost management delivery and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Cost management

Measurement & estimating

JCT contracts

Client-facing communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Residential & commercial projects

Education

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management or equivalent

RICS accredited or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in London

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in London working on complex, high-value projects within a leading built environment consultancy. This is an opportunity to take ownership of projects, influence outcomes, and progress your career within a supportive and technically strong team.

This multi-disciplinary Built Environment Consultancy provides high-quality services across surveying, engineering, project management, cost consultancy, compliance, and fire safety throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. The business is recognised as a market leader in the delivery of services for high-risk buildings, working extensively across residential, mixed-use, university, college, and student accommodation sectors. With a strong people-focused ethos, the consultancy promotes professional growth, flexible and collaborative working, and long-standing client relationships underpinned by technical excellence, critical thinking, and a commitment to outstanding customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-contract estimating and cost planning across residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects
• Providing procurement support including tender documentation, analysis, and contractor appointment
• Administering contracts under standard forms, managing variations, notices, and contractual correspondence
• Preparing interim valuations, cost checks, and monthly post-contract cost reports
• Managing change control, cost reporting, and forecasting final project outturns
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors and stakeholders
• Undertaking value engineering and advising clients on cost and risk mitigation
• Producing feasibility studies, procurement reports, and final cost plans
• Liaising closely with clients, consultants, and project teams at all stages
• Leading elements of cost management delivery and mentoring junior team members

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management or equivalent
• RICS accredited or working towards chartership
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience within a PQS or consultancy environment
• Proven experience delivering residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects
• Strong technical capability in measurement, estimating, and cost planning
• Practical experience administering JCT or equivalent standard forms of contract
• High level of commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk and final accounts
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

What you get back

• Salary of £60,000 - £75,000 plus bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• CPD, training, and clear career progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus the period between Christmas and New Year (discretionary)