Senior Quantity Surveyor – London, Cost Management Leader

TSA Riley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Riley is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our London cost management team, based in central London. You will manage cost planning, procurement, and contract administration across a diverse portfolio and mentor junior colleagues.

Based in Blackfriars, you’ll deliver high-quality cost management services, maintain client relationships, and support ongoing projects with robust financial reporting and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment whilst acting in a project quantity surveying role.
• Progressing toward or already holding professional accreditation with the RICS or similar.
• Solid understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Ability to work across sectors and delivery contexts.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Lead valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify risks or opportunities.
• Track contractual obligations and financial risks; escalate when needed.
• Resolve contractual queries and mitigate disputes.
• Maintain cost data and contracts using TSA Riley templates.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Manage client expectations to support satisfaction.
• Collaborate with project teams to share knowledge and support culture.
• Contribute to risk management and TSA Riley standards.
• Contribute to proposals, benchmarking and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Contract administration

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

RICS accreditation (or in progress)

Tools

Digital cost management tools

MS Excel/ spreadsheets

Job description

TSA Riley is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our London cost management team, based in central London. You will manage cost planning, procurement, and contract administration across a diverse portfolio and mentor junior colleagues.

Based in Blackfriars, you’ll deliver high-quality cost management services, maintain client relationships, and support ongoing projects with robust financial reporting and risk management.