Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bellrock Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Healthcare Cashplan

Job summary

Bellrock Consulting seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver high-quality cost consultancy and commercial management across a diverse portfolio of construction and property projects, predominantly for public sector clients. You will lead commercial delivery, manage client relationships, mentor juniors, and ensure projects meet budgets, programmes and quality standards.

Working within Bellrock Consulting on a London hybrid basis, you will provide strategic advice throughout the project

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Chartered MRICS or working towards chartership.
• Significant consultancy QS experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, contract administration and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of construction and property projects within the public sector.
• Prepare and oversee cost plans, feasibility studies and financial appraisals.
• Provide strategic commercial advice throughout all project stages.
• Prepare tender documentation and procurement strategies compliant with public procurement regulations.
• Lead tender evaluations and provide procurement recommendations to clients.
• Administer contracts including JCT and NEC forms.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial control.
• Assess contractor valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.
• Lead meetings with clients, contractors and project teams to provide clear commercial direction.
• Mentor and develop Graduate and Quantity Surveyors.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities with clients.
• Ensure work aligns with Bellrock quality standards and professional guidance.

Skills

MRICS Chartered

Contract administration

Cost planning

Procurement strategies

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Financial control

Cost reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will deliver high-quality cost consultancy and commercial management services across a diverse portfolio of construction and property projects, primarily for public sector clients. Working within Bellrock Consulting, the role will provide strategic commercial advice throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to final account. Responsibilities include leading the commercial delivery of projects, managing client relationships, providing technical guidance to junior team members, and ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards. Working closely with clients, project managers, consultants and contractors, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will identify commercial risks, develop value-driven solutions and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of Bellrock Consulting.

London - hybrid

Role Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will deliver high-quality cost consultancy and commercial management services across a diverse portfolio of construction and property projects, primarily for public sector clients. Working within Bellrock Consulting, the role will provide strategic commercial advice throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to final account. Responsibilities include leading the commercial delivery of projects, managing client relationships, providing technical guidance to junior team members, and ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards. Working closely with clients, project managers, consultants and contractors, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will identify commercial risks, develop value-driven solutions and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of Bellrock Consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of construction and property projects primarily across the public sector covering differing portfolios.
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost plans, feasibility studies and financial appraisals.
• Provide strategic commercial advice throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Prepare tender documentation, procurement strategies and contract documentation complying within public procurement regulations.
• Lead tender evaluations and provide procurement recommendations to clients.
• Administer construction contracts including JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and financial control throughout project delivery.
• Assess contractor valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect client interests.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted commercial adviser.
• Lead client, contractor and project team meetings, providing clear commercial direction.
• Mentor, coach and support Graduate and Quantity Surveyors, encouraging professional development.
• Support business development activities by identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with Bellrock quality standards, RICS professional guidance and industry best practice.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Chartered (MRICS) or actively working towards chartership.
• Significant experience within a consultancy Quantity Surveying environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, contract administration and commercial management.
• Excellent understanding of JCT, NEC, Partnering and other standard forms of contract.
• Proven experience delivering complex construction projects across multiple sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent financial management skills.
• Experience leading client relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior surveyors.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple commissions simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard cost management software.
• Full UK driving licence where required.

Skills

In addition to these core skills and experience it would be desirable if the candidate can demonstrate experience and understanding of:

• Projects delivered using SHDF and PSDF funding and experience in preparing compliant cost reports.
• Experience in delivering re-cladding projects and issuing compliant cost reports.
• Experience in S20 reporting.
• Experience in working on partnering contract.
• Experience in carrying out open book audits.
• Knowledge of M&E.
• Knowledge of and /or experience in delivering asset management plans to public sector clients.

Your core qualities and attributes

• Commercially astute with excellent business awareness.
• Trusted adviser who builds strong, lasting client relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative management style.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and results-driven.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Calm under pressure and able to make sound commercial decisions.
• Committed to mentoring others and sharing knowledge.
• Driven to deliver exceptional client outcomes while supporting the continued growth of Bellrock Consulting.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day-to-day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from 6-8 Greencoat Pl, London, SW1P 1PL on a hybrid basis. Monday to Friday, 9:00am-17:30pm.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Private medical insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference. We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments. We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.