Senior Quantity Surveyor

Panoramic Associates Limted; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A built environment consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Oxford. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model with a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus benefits. The role involves providing expert cost advice on various construction projects, ensuring strong client relationships while managing project budgets and contractual matters. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and proven consultancy experience.

Benefits

Bupa Healthcare

25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role, ideally consultancy-side.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Producing cost estimates at all RIBA stages using CostX or similar software.
• Advising on procurement strategies and contract arrangements.
• Administering contracts and providing advice on contractual matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Client-facing experience

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS

Tools

CostX

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Oxford

Type: Permanent position, hybrid working
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum + £4,450 car allowance
Benefits: Bupa Healthcare | 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension | Flexible Working

What’s the Opportunity?

My client is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Cost Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established built environment consultancy, supporting high-profile clients and leading the delivery of a wide variety of construction projects.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing expert advice on all cost aspects of construction projects – from feasibility through to final accounts. You’ll be the key commercial contact for clients, so strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are essential.

This is a varied role where you’ll lead and manage cost consultancy services on a range of exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing cost estimates at all RIBA stages using CostX or similar software
• Developing feasibility and detailed cost plans

Pre-Contract Services

• Advising on procurement strategies and contract arrangements
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process
• Evaluating tenders and negotiating contract sums
• Preparing final contract documentation

Post-Contract Services

• Administering contracts and providing advice on contractual matters
• Valuing completed works and certifying payments
• Managing variations, changes in design, and cost reporting
• Leading negotiation of final accounts

Leadership & Client Engagement

• Acting as the main client contact, maintaining strong client relationships
• Working closely with junior team members and mentoring graduates
• Supporting business development by growing existing and new client relationships

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• MRICS (preferred, but not essential)
• Proven experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role, ideally consultancy-side
• Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and commercial awareness
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required
• Client-facing experience and ability to manage multiple stakeholders

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