Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Gym membership

CPD and career progression

25 days holiday (+ Christmas–New Year)

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to own cost management on complex, high-value projects within a leading built environment consultancy.

You will deliver pre-contract estimating, cost planning, procurement support, and contract administration while mentoring junior team members and liaising with clients. The role offers strong career progression and a supportive, technically strong team.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.
• RICS accredited or working towards chartership.
• Minimum 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

Quantity Surveying degree

RICS accreditation

5+ years PQS/consultancy

Cost management

Client-facing

Organised

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

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)