Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead high-value projects with a supportive culture. This role requires 6-10 years of experience and will involve managing contracts and costs, mentoring junior staff, and building client relationships. The company offers competitive compensation and clear career progression opportunities as they grow.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying or Employer's Agent roles.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MRICS-qualified or actively working towards chartership preferred.
• Strong communicator with excellent commercial acumen.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple sectors.
• Act as Employer's Agent on design and build projects.
• Manage cost planning, tendering, and contract administration.
• Oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client and contractor relationships.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Cost management

Client relationship management

Contract administration

Mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

We re partnering with a dynamic consultancy delivering landmark projects across the UK, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their thriving team and lead a diverse portfolio of high-value developments.

This forward-thinking property and construction consultancy provides exceptional cost and project management services across a wide range of sectors, with typical project values ranging from £5-15M and some schemes reaching up to £80M.

Recent and current projects include:

• National retail fit-outs for leading high-street brands
• Large-scale F&F and refurbishment schemes
• Student accommodation developments
• Care home and healthcare projects

The Role

We re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employer s Agent (6 10 years experience) who can hit the ground running. You ll take ownership of projects from inception to completion, managing costs, contracts and client relationships with autonomy and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple sectors.
• Act as Employer s Agent on design and build projects.
• Manage cost planning, tendering, and contract administration.
• Oversee valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client and contractor relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and help establish best practice within the consultancy.

About You

• 6 10 years experience in Quantity Surveying or Employer s Agent roles.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MRICS-qualified or actively working towards chartership (preferred).
• Strong communicator with excellent commercial acumen.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a growing consultancy.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to make a real impact at a key stage of growth.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with no corporate red tape.
• Exposure to high-profile and varied projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the consultancy expands.