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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Step into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role where your experience matters, your leadership is recognised, and your career can thrive alongside your life. We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join, a respected global consultancy known for its inclusive culture, flexibility, and commitment to professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful projects across the built environment while being supported by a collaborative, people-first team. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects across rail, utilities, defence, aviation, and highways.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing project costs across new builds, refurbishments, and maintenance projects
  • Providing clear and confident cost advice from project inception to completion
  • Building strong, positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Preparing cost plans, estimates, and option studies
  • Advising on procurement strategies and managing tender processes
  • Evaluating tenders and preparing reports
  • Valuing works, managing payments, and agreeing final accounts
  • Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent where required
  • Producing clear, well-presented reports for clients
  • Supporting business growth and mentoring others where appropriate
  • Working collaboratively within supportive, multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

  • Experience in cost management (quantity surveying) across the UK infrastructure sector (Rail, Utilities, Aviation, Water, Highways, Maritime, Defence etc)
  • Strong NEC Contract (NEC3 or NEC4) experience and knowledge
  • Pre-contract and post-contract experience
  • Good understanding of construction methods and contracts
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working with people
  • Organised, methodical, and solutions-focused
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities
  • A team player who values collaboration and inclusion

Nice to have

  • Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable
  • Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Supportive leadership and genuine work-life balance
  • Clear progression pathways and mentoring
  • Support and funding for training - qualifications and accreditations
  • Inclusive culture that values diversity and wellbeing

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