Senior Quantity Surveyor

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy near Winchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to join their team. This role involves managing all aspects of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties, ensuring cost control, and delivering high-quality service to clients. Ideal candidates should have strong commercial awareness, extensive consultancy experience, and be working towards relevant professional qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £90,000 along with benefits such as a car allowance and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Ongoing support towards MRICS

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and excellent technical capability.
• Proven experience within a consultancy environment managing cost management.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within a consultancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of construction projects.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, schedules of work, and cost plans.
• Oversee risk, value management, and cost control processes.

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - PQS

Winchester

Salary up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + 45p Per Mile + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a leading multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy based near Winchester, who is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to join their growing team.

The company has been established for over 35 years and provides Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying, and Employer's Agent services. They work across a wide range of sectors with clients including private individuals, developers, private companies, and public sector organisations.

The Role

You will be responsible for the effective administration of all aspects of pre and post‑contract Quantity Surveying duties, ensuring robust cost control to minimise project costs while maximising value for money and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of construction projects.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, schedules of work, and cost plans.
• Oversee risk, value management, and cost control processes.
• Prepare and analyse tender returns and make recommendations.
• When required, act as Contract Administrator in addition to Quantity Surveyor duties, ensuring all aspects of administration are delivered with precision and professionalism.
• Assist the Operations Director in preparing fee proposals.
• Represent the business positively, demonstrating professionalism and commitment to quality service in all client and stakeholder interactions.

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial awareness and excellent technical capability.
• Proven experience within a consultancy environment managing pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Skilled in feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and post-contract cost control.
• In-depth knowledge of JCT and NEC3 forms of contract.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant industry software.
• Professionally qualified or working towards RICS/CIOB/APM membership.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within a consultancy practice.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site meetings.

On Offer

• Salary up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Full Package.
• Interesting and diverse range of projects.
• Ongoing support towards MRICS if required.
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment.