Senior Quantity Surveyor – High-Rise Cost Lead

Building Careers UK Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd in the North West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant for high-rise and complex developments ranging £10m-£150m. You will lead major cost consultancy commissions, mentor juniors, and deliver commercial advice across the project lifecycle.

With £65k-£80k salary and an excellent benefits package, this senior role offers client-facing responsibilities and progression within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Consultant.
• Experience on major construction and development projects.
• Experience within high-rise, residential, Build to Rent, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Experience working on projects valued between £10m and £150m would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating and commercial cost control.
• Proven experience managing tenders and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy commissions across major development projects.
• Take responsibility for projects from feasibility through to final account.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, initial budgets and detailed cost plans.
• Develop and maintain project cost plans as designs progress.
• Provide senior-level commercial and cost advice to clients.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and appropriate procurement routes.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process.
• Undertake detailed tender analysis and commercial comparisons.
• Assist with contractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Identify and manage value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Produce regular cost reports and forecast final project costs.
• Provide commercial advice on design development and project changes.
• Assess and manage variations and change control.
• Undertake valuations and review contractor applications for payment.

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd in the North West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant for high-rise and complex developments ranging £10m-£150m. You will lead major cost consultancy commissions, mentor juniors, and deliver commercial advice across the project lifecycle.

With £65k-£80k salary and an excellent benefits package, this senior role offers client-facing responsibilities and progression within a growing consultancy.