Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead Cost Management

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED; Winchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Winchester area. You will lead cost management on large-scale projects, manage client relationships, and help grow the cost management team while supporting business development.

The role requires a relevant quantity surveying degree (RICS accredited) and MRICS or progression towards MRICS by 2026, with experience on technically complex projects. Strong negotiation and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MRICS status or working towards this by 2026
• Experience on technically complex projects
• Excellent client relationships and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead on all cost management from inception to completion
• Manage large scale and/or multiple projects with key clients
• Develop and mentor a strong cost management team
• Support senior team with business planning and opportunities
• Produce high level feasibility studies, cost estimates and cost plans
• Evaluate building designs and proposals to maintain budgets
• Prepare and issue tender documents and manage tender process
• Advise on contract terms and procurement routes
• Attend meetings and provide financial reporting on projects
• Implement robust post-contract cost control and final accounts

Skills

Client relationships

Negotiation

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Quantity surveying degree (RICS accredited)

Job description

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Winchester area. You will lead cost management on large-scale projects, manage client relationships, and help grow the cost management team while supporting business development.

The role requires a relevant quantity surveying degree (RICS accredited) and MRICS or progression towards MRICS by 2026, with experience on technically complex projects. Strong negotiation and organisational skills are essential.