Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus, a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy, seeks a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its Oxford office. The role offers autonomy, client relationship development and mentoring of junior staff on a diverse range of projects.

You will deliver pre and post‑contract QS services, advise on procurement, manage tenders and valuations, and help grow the Oxford team and portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor within construction consultancy.
• Proven delivery of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts; NEC experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple commissions
• Preparing feasibility studies, cost plans, budgets and financial appraisals
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and contract selection
• Managing tender processes, analysing tender returns and preparing recommendations
• Administering JCT and NEC contracts throughout project delivery
• Producing valuations, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial advice
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Acting as the commercial lead during client, contractor and design team meetings
• Managing and mentoring Assistant, Graduate and Quantity Surveyors
• Supporting business development and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Assisting with the strategic growth and development of the Oxford office

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Leadership

Cost management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS desirable

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Oxford office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step into an Associate-level position, or an established Associate seeking a fresh challenge within a highly regarded consultancy. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you'll provide strategic cost consultancy services to clients throughout the entire project lifecycle while helping to shape the continued growth of the Oxford office.

You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, build long-term client relationships and play a key role in mentoring junior team members, all whilst working on a varied range of residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use developments.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple commissions
• Preparing feasibility studies, cost plans, budgets and financial appraisals
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and contract selection
• Managing tender processes, analysing tender returns and preparing recommendations
• Administering JCT and NEC contracts throughout project delivery
• Producing valuations, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial advice
• Managing variations, change control and commercial risk
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Acting as the commercial lead during client, contractor and design team meetings
• Managing and mentoring Assistant, Graduate and Quantity Surveyors
• Supporting business development and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Assisting with the strategic growth and development of the Oxford office

About You

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Quantity Surveyor within a construction consultancy
• Proven experience delivering both pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, with NEC experience advantageous
• Excellent cost planning, commercial management and financial reporting skills
• Confident managing multiple projects and leading client relationships
• Experience mentoring and developing junior surveyors
• Strong commercial awareness with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS Chartered status is highly desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Company Profile

This established multidisciplinary construction consultancy provides Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying and Employer's Agent services across the UK. Working with an impressive portfolio of public and private sector clients, the business has developed a reputation for delivering commercially focused advice across projects of varying scale and complexity. Their collaborative culture, investment in their people and commitment to technical excellence provide an excellent environment for ambitious Quantity Surveyors looking to progress into senior leadership positions.