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TSA Riley

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United Kingdom , Cambridge

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Job Description:

TSA Riley in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background of operating in the Employer's Agent role to join our Residential Sector team. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing our residential expertise and supporting the continued growth of this strategically important sector. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of Registered Providers and Investment Partnerships across the Cambridge region, delivering Employer's Agent services on affordable housing developments. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that make a meaningful social impact while working within a collaborative and highly respected team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Leading end-to-end commercial delivery, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, budget, and programme targets
  • Overseeing cost planning, estimating, procurement, valuations, variations, and monthly financial reporting
  • Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders through clear, responsive communication
  • Applying sound judgement to identify and manage commercial risks, resolve issues, and capture opportunities early
  • Driving financial performance through effective budget control, contract administration, and management of scope changes
  • Using TSA Riley's digital tools and systems to track costs, monitor risk, and support quality reporting
  • Ensuring compliance with project governance, quality, and safety frameworks from a commercial perspective
  • Leading and supporting team members with clear direction, regular feedback, and a focus on development and high performance
  • Supporting ongoing client growth by identifying opportunities and contributing to positive project outcomes
  • Contributing to business growth by supporting pipeline development, participating in bids and pursuits, and advancing sector initiatives

Requirements:

  • A tertiary qualification in a field relevant to this job role, such as Quantity Surveying or a similar equivalent
  • Professional membership to a relevant professional body such as the RICS is desired
  • Excellent technical ability, capable of carrying out a full remit of pre and post contract responsibilities on complex projects
  • Prior experience of acting in the Employers Agent role
  • A proven track record of delivering large or complex projects in consulting or client-side environments, including strong experience within the residential/affordable housing sector
  • Deep understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration, including the ability to provide informed commercial advice across the project lifecycle
  • Proven ability to manage commercial performance across complex projects, ensuring delivery against budget, scope, and client expectations
  • Proficiency with digital tools and project systems to support financial tracking, reporting, coordination, and quality assurance
  • Skilled in navigating stakeholder complexity, resolving disputes, and aligning diverse interests to achieve commercial outcomes
  • A reputation for leading teams effectively and supporting others
  • Actively building their professional reputation and connections through high-quality delivery, knowledge sharing, and industry engagement

Nice to have:

  • Previous experience managing Investment Partnership/Joint Venture projects is desirable
  • Previous experience delivering prime cost contracts is desirable
What we offer:

hybrid working as standard practice

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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