Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Thrupp; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Oxford office. The role involves leading projects valued from £1m to £150m across various sectors including healthcare, education, and sustainability initiatives. You will be responsible for managing costs from inception through completion, have a consultancy background in UK construction, and work towards chartership. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

£65,000 - £75,000 salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare & life assurance

Pension and income protection

Company car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Professional subscriptions

Regular social events

Career progression to Associate level

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects from inception to completion.
• MRICS or working towards chartership.
• Strong pre- and post-contract cost management.

Responsibilities

• Join a team delivering complex, high-value schemes.
• Work on diverse projects including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Skills

Project delivery from inception to completion

Consultancy background in UK construction

Leadership and communication skills

Education

RICS-accredited degree (BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to lead landmark developments and fast-track your path to Associate level? A forward-thinking UK construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Oxford office.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a dynamic team of 30+ professionals, delivering complex, high-value schemes from £1m to £150m. Sectors include commercial, industrial, high-spec residential, student accommodation, healthcare, motorsport, defence, and education.

Projects include:

• Stadiums, arenas & sports venues
• Healthcare & specialist care facilities
• Universities & heritage refurbishments
• Local authority regeneration
• Life sciences & pharmaceutical facilities
• Net Zero & sustainability initiatives
• Motorsport & EV manufacturing
• Defence and infrastructure programmes

The Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• Proven experience delivering projects from inception to completion
• Consultancy background in UK construction (essential)
• RICS-accredited degree (BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying preferred)
• MRICS or currently working towards chartership
• Strong pre- and post-contract cost management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

What’s on Offer?

• £65,000 - £75,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare & life assurance (4x salary)
• Income protection & pension
• Hybrid working (2-3 days WFH)
• Company car scheme, cycle to work & gym discounts
• Professional subscriptions (up to two)
• Regular social events
• Genuine progression to Associate level

If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for more autonomy, high-profile projects, and rapid career development, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.