Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Southampton. This role involves managing projects valued from £1m to £60m across various sectors while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying with a RICS accredited degree. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and excellent career opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life Assurance 4x basic salary

Income protection

Pension

Social events

Up to two professional subscriptions paid for

Company car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership scheme

Excellent career opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful track record leading projects from inception to completion.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within a UK Consultancy is a MUST.
• MRICS or committed to achieving / currently working towards.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycles from inception to completion.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to strategic growth.
• Lead high-value projects across multiple sectors.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Client relationship management

Pre and Post contract experience

Education

RICS Accredited degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc or MSc)

Job description

A leading, UK-wide construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on high-value projects, nurture key client relationships, and progress swiftly towards Associate level.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a well-established team of 30 professionals, delivering a broad range of projects valued from £1m up to £60m across the South Coast and wider region.

Projects span multiple sectors including education, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), local government, commercial, healthcare, high-end residential, and industrial. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage full project lifecycles from inception to completion, while also mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the strategic growth of the regional office.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys client-facing work and wants to take ownership of significant schemes in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor - Requirements

• A successful track record leading projects from inception to completion
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within a UK Consultancy is a MUST
• A RICS Accredited degree, ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS or committed to achieving / currently working towards
• Strong Pre and Post contract experience

What's on Offer?

The company are happy to discuss individual requirements based on experience but are looking to offer:

• £60,000 - £70,000
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare, Life Assurance 4x basic salary & Income protection
• Pension
• Hybrid working 2-3 days a week
• Social events
• Up to two professional subscriptions paid for
• Company car scheme & Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership scheme
• Excellent career opportunities

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

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