Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a driven Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for our London team. This hands-on, client-facing role offers ownership from feasibility through to completion on high-profile projects in construction, real estate and infrastructure.

You’ll lead cost plans, budgets and reporting, advise clients, administer contracts, and mentor junior staff as part of a growing, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or similar.
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in cost management or consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management on your own projects.
• Advise clients and influence key decisions.
• Administer contracts (JCT/NEC) and oversee commercial delivery.
• Lead risk and value management processes.
• Support procurement, tendering, and contractor selection.
• Contribute to business development and bids.
• Mentor junior team members and grow the team.

Skills

Client-focused

Commercial awareness

Ownership

Proactive

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction/Engineering

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – London

Shape Projects. Influence Outcomes. Build Your Career.

At Cumming Group, we don’t just manage costs—we help shape some of the most ambitious projects in construction, real estate, and infrastructure.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a driven and commercially astute Cost Manager to join our London team. This is your opportunity to take ownership, work directly with clients, and make a real impact on high-profile developments.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you’ll take responsibility for delivering projects from early feasibility through to completion.

You’ll be trusted to:

• Lead cost management on your own projects
• Advise clients and influence key decisions
• Work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team
• Play a part in growing both the business and your own career

What You’ll Be Doing

Drive Project Delivery

• Take ownership of cost plans, budgets, and reporting
• Manage valuations, forecasts, and financial performance
• Administer contracts (JCT / NEC) and oversee commercial delivery
• Lead risk and value management processes

Be a Trusted Advisor

• Act as a key client contact, building strong relationships
• Provide clear, confident commercial advice
• Work closely with project teams to drive successful outcomes

Add Value Beyond the Numbers

• Support procurement, tendering, and contractor selection
• Contribute to business development and bids
• Help identify opportunities to improve delivery and performance

Support & Lead the Team

• Collaborate with and support junior team members
• Contribute to a high-quality, high-performance culture
• Take on leadership responsibilities as you grow

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Client-focused and commercially aware
• Confident working in a fast-paced project environment
• Able to take ownership and deliver with minimal supervision
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven

Your Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or similar
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in cost management or consultancy
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Experience across pre- and post-contract stages
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Cumming Group?

• Work on high-profile, diverse projects
• Be part of a growing and ambitious team
• Gain real responsibility and client exposure
• Accelerate your career in a supportive, collaborative environment

Our Commitment

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, "race" (includes nationality, national / ethnic origin, colour), marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender assignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.