Senior Quantity Surveyor | Cambridge, UK

TSA Riley; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading training programs

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing cost planning, contract administration, and client relationships across diverse projects. Candidates should possess strong expertise in quantity surveying with client-facing experience. The company promotes professional growth through its robust training and support systems. Ideal for those looking to advance in a well-established environment, the position includes opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quantity surveying services in a client-facing role.
• Ability to perform full pre and postcontract duties.
• Strong reputation for high-quality work and collaborative style.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, and procurement.
• Oversee financial reporting and valuations.
• Manage client relationships and expectations.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Client-facing experience

People management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation with RICS

Tools

Digital financial tracking tools

Job description

Due to continued growth in the Cambridgeshire region, we are seeking to strengthen our cost management team working out of our Cambridge office.

We are one of the largest and most established consultancies operating in the Cambridge area and the business is proud to be partnered with an exciting blend of local and national clients, supporting their developments within the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful and expanding team in Cambridge, working with a diverse range of clients on projects spanning the breadth of the built environment. The role offers strong opportunities for career development, with exposure to full pre and post contract duties as well as the opportunity to carry out the Employer's Agent role.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who have built a strong foundation of quantity surveying experience within a consultancy or client-facing environment, gained exposure to a variety of projects across multiple sectors of the built environment and who are looking to further develop their career within a well‑established and growing consultancy.

At TSA Riley, being people‑focused is central to how the organisation operates. Team members are supported with the training, resources, and collaborative environment needed to succeed, grow professionally, and build a rewarding career.

This includes, but is not limited to our industry‑leading APC programme, for candidates seeking to gain professional membership to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

About your responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor at TSA Riley:

• Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
• Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About you:

• Proven experience at delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client‑side environment.
• Proven experience of operating in a client facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on a variety of projects across the built environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline. Ideally this will be accredited by the RICS.
• Holding a professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS is desired, however we welcome applications from candidates working towards this.
• Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre and post contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Strong people management skills with experience in delegating work effectively to junior members of staff and generally mentoring their development in a positive and proactive manner.
• Prior experience of acting in the Employers Agent role would be advantageous.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high‑quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Brings critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience of working in agile environments and contributing to cross‑functional teams.

Who we are:

TSA Riley has a 130‑year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms. Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

Plan. Deliver. Optimise. We call this project consulting.

We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services – across the project lifecycle – means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands‑on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.

Our Values

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full‑time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

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