Senior Quantity Surveyor | Historic & Premium Projects

Maxim Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous basic salary based on experience

Potential cash reward for successful placements

Job summary

A leading QS consultancy in Guildford is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage prestigious projects including historic buildings, ensuring compliance and fostering client relations. You will lead cost management strategies and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate is MRICS qualified with a passion for personal development. This role offers competitive salary and career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor.
• In-depth knowledge of cost management practices.
• Ability to supervise QS duties from take-offs to post-contract tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive quantity surveying services.
• Manage all aspects of cost planning and control.
• Lead on contract administration and value engineering.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

MRICS qualified Quantity Surveyor status

Tools

Cost management software

Project management tools

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with 3–12 years’ experience and MRICS status to join a leading consultancy in Guildford, Surrey.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of high-end and heritage projects, providing full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services for clients.

This location is ideal for candidates in Woking, West Sussex, and is directly accessible for Portsmouth and Chichester residents via the A3. This quantity surveyor job also offers hybrid working from home (WFH).

Projects include the restoration of historic buildings, new facilities for independent schools, and luxury residential schemes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver full quantity surveying and cost management services from feasibility to final account
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, BOQs, and tender documentation
• Undertake detailed measurement and take-offs
• Manage contract administration and valuations
• Advise clients on procurement, cost control, and risk management
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and contractors throughout project delivery

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3–12 years’ experience within a consultancy or PQS environment
• Proven expertise across pre- and post-contract work
• Experience in a senior or leadership role, managing or mentoring junior team members
• Excellent technical and communication skills
• Experience with historic or prestige building projects preferred

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This job is with a highly regarded property and construction consultancy offering professional quantity surveying and project management services.

They are known for their expertise in complex and prestigious projects across London and the South East.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Flexible working available (office-based with some home working)

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position

07441 343 671
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK

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