Senior Quantity Surveyor in City

Unity Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide expert cost consultancy for various projects. This role involves managing cost estimates, procurement advice, and contract administration. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, excellent leadership skills, and a relevant degree. This opportunity will be based in the United Kingdom and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience delivering results in a client-facing role.
• Minimum 7 years experience in cost management, ideally within the infrastructure sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take day‑to‑day delivery responsibility for larger projects.
• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, and client reports.
• Manage contract administration including valuations and cost reports.

Skills

Client-facing role experience

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Cost management processes

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying

MRICS preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Unity Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for our client, an international project and cost management consultancy.

As a Senior Cost Manager, you will provide expert-level cost consultancy and project support for projects across various stages and sectors from concept design to construction completion. You will be responsible for delivering estimates, procurement advice, and post‑contract administration, working independently or managing a team, depending on project size and scope. You will partner with a diverse set of clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional value, acting as a trusted advisor and helping to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take day‑to‑day delivery responsibility for larger projects or programmes of work with minimal supervision.
• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, and client reports.
• Provide risk and value management.
• Manage contract administration including valuations, forecasts, cost reports, and attendance at project meetings.
• Prepare bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation.
• Deliver all outputs accurately, on time, and to a high standard of quality.
• Contribute towards bid and tender preparation and business development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support business growth through networking.
• Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and capability development.
• Provide procurement and contract advice, and manage tender preparation and evaluation.

Skills & Experience

• Proven consultancy experience delivering results in a client‑facing role.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing small teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of cost management processes and industry standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC).
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure, and manage multiple complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and forward‑thinking approach.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree‑qualified in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or another RICS‑accredited discipline.
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years experience in cost management, ideally within the infrastructure sector.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

If this Senior Quantity Surveyor is of interest to you, then please apply today with your up‑to‑date CV. For further information, please call Carly on (phone number removed) ext 113.