Senior Quantity Surveyor

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with client-side experience to manage major infrastructure, education, and residential projects in Oxford. The role includes overseeing cost planning, financial forecasting, and contract administration. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years’ consultancy experience and be MRICS qualified. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus an excellent package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ PQS / consultancy experience.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, cost planning, and procurement.
• Proven track record in budgeting, value engineering, and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial delivery of major infrastructure, education, and residential projects.
• Overseeing cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Providing accurate financial forecasting and cost reporting to clients.
• Managing NEC, JCT, and other contract frameworks.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure on-time, cost-efficient delivery.
• Leading on sustainability and value-engineering discussions with design and delivery teams.

Skills

Construction methodology

Cost planning

Commercial reporting

Budgeting

Value engineering

Management of project risks

Education

MRICS

Tools

CostX

iTWO

CADMeasure

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Client-Side / Consultancy Experience)

Location: Oxford

Sector: Construction Consultancy – Infrastructure, Education, Residential

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Excellent Package

Role Overview

• Managing the commercial delivery of major infrastructure, education, and residential projects.
• Overseeing cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Providing accurate financial forecasting and cost reporting to clients.
• Managing NEC, JCT, and other contract frameworks.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure on-time, cost-efficient delivery.
• Supporting business growth and client development in the Oxford office.
• Leading on sustainability and value-engineering discussions with design and delivery teams.

About You

• Minimum 4 years’ PQS / consultancy experience.
• MRICS (or working towards chartered status).
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, cost planning, and procurement.
• Proven track record in budgeting, value engineering, and commercial reporting.
• Skilled in cost management software (e.g. CostX, iTWO, CADMeasure ...)