Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60k-£70k per annum

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working

9 day fortnight

Mental health support

Private medical insurance

Professional development

Enhanced pension contribution

Life cover

Bonus structure

Social company events

CPD sessions

Job summary

Brandon James seeks a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing cost management team in Winchester. You will lead projects from feasibility to final account, advise on procurement strategies, manage costs, and contribute to business development.

You will mentor junior surveyors and work across residential, education, heritage, healthcare and commercial sectors, with a hybrid working model and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment.
• Strong cost planning, procurement, and post‑contract knowledge.
• Experience across residential, education, commercial and healthcare sectors.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, procurement advice, and tender documentation.
• Lead tender processes and support contractor appointments.
• Administer contracts, manage change control and monitor project finances.
• Deliver clear, accurate cost reporting and value engineering advice.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support business growth.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement strategy

Client relationship

Mentoring juniors

Tendering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A well-established, independent property and construction consultancy is seeking a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing cost management team based in Winchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of UK-based projects, including residential developments, education buildings, heritage works, healthcare facilities, and commercial schemes.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering tailored cost, project and development management services to a loyal client base across both public and private sectors.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the delivery of projects from initial feasibility through to final account. You will be a key point of contact for clients, managing costs, advising on procurement strategies, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to a high standard. You will also support junior team members and partake in business development activities.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:

• Provide full pre and post contract Quantity Surveying services
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, procurement advice and tender documentation
• Lead tender processes and support contractor appointments
• Administer contracts, manage change control and monitor project finances
• Deliver clear, accurate cost reporting and value engineering advice
• Assist in mentoring junior surveyors and supporting business growth

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Ideally MRICS or working towards chartership
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, and post-contract processes
• Project experience across sectors such as residential, education, commercial and healthcare
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Commercially aware with strong organisational abilities

In Return:

• £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
• 33 days annual leave
• Hybrid working
• 9 day fortnight working scheme
• Mental health support
• Private medical insurance
• Professional development
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life cover
• Bonus structure
• Social company events
• Personal development
• CPD sessions