Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Career progression

London developments

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a respected Surrey-based consultancy in Guildford. Lead cost management across commercial, residential, heritage and education projects in London and Surrey.

You will manage projects from feasibility to final account, collaborating with PMs, designers and clients to deliver high-quality QS services in a consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client-side role.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and cost management.
• Experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• MRICS status or working towards chartership with RICS.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost plans and budgets.
• Managing tender documentation and procurement strategies.
• Leading subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Monitoring valuations, variations and cost reporting.
• Providing risk management and value engineering advice.
• Managing interim valuations and overseeing final accounts.
• Acting as a key client contact throughout project delivery.

Skills

JCT contracts knowledge

Cost management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Project lifecycle

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS status or active

Job description

A highly respected Surrey based construction and property consultancy is seeking a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established Guildford team. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers the opportunity to lead cost management services across a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, heritage and education projects throughout London and Surrey.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in delivering high-quality quantity surveying services, taking responsibility for managing projects from early feasibility through to final account. Working alongside project managers, design consultants and clients, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide strong commercial leadership while maintaining the highest professional quantity surveying standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress within a well-regarded consultancy environment delivering complex and high-profile developments.

The Company?

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a long-established UK based construction consultancy known for delivering cost management, project management and advisory services across the built environment.

The consultancy is recognised for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and commitment to professional development, making it an excellent environment for a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term career progression.

The Role

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial delivery of projects across multiple sectors from pre-construction through to completion.

The role will include:

• Preparing detailed cost plans and budgets
• Managing tender documentation and procurement strategies
• Leading subcontractor negotiations and contract administration
• Monitoring valuations, variations and cost reporting
• Providing risk management and value engineering advice
• Managing interim valuations and overseeing final accounts
• Acting as a key client contact throughout project deliveryThe Senior Quantity Surveyor?

The Senior Quantity Surveyor?

You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is commercially focused and confident managing projects within a consultancy environment.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor must have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and construction cost management
• Experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• MRICS achieved or working towards chartership with RICS

In return……?

£60,000 - £70,000 pa (dependant on experience)

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Clear progression within an established consultancy
• Opportunity to work on major London developments

Reference #DM21847

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