Senior Quantity Surveyor

An excellent Senior Quantity Surveyor job for a degree-qualified professional with 6+ years of experience seeking to further develop their career in quantity surveying, cost management and advisory services.

This opportunity offers exposure to private and public sector projects, a varied workload including traditional QS and dispute-related work, and the chance to take a leading role in the commercial delivery of projects within a supportive consultancy environment.

Project Details

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects in the private and public sectors.

The role offers the chance to contribute to both traditional quantity surveying services and advisory or disputes/expert-related assignments, with responsibility for leading commercial activities across projects and supporting junior team members where appropriate.

Responsibilities and Duties

This Senior Quantity Surveyor job would suit a commercially astute professional seeking to take ownership of project commercial functions within a collaborative consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead on small to medium-sized projects or take significant responsibility for major commissions, with less supervision and greater client-facing responsibility.

• Provide high-quality quantity surveying services to clients
• Lead commercial activities on projects and take ownership of project delivery responsibilities
• Manage small to medium-sized projects or substantial elements of larger commissions
• Establish client requirements for cost planning and cost estimating
• Advise on procurement strategies and commercial approaches
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, including ITT packs
• Carry out tender appraisals and provide procurement recommendations
• Monitor, record and report project costs
• Value completed works and arrange payments in accordance with contract requirements
• Prepare budgets, progress reports and cost value reconciliations
• Identify commercial risks and assess cost variations
• Maintain variation records and risk registers
• Issue notices in accordance with the contract conditions
• Produce project reports and claims-related reports
• Prepare and agree final accounts
• Attend and lead project meetings, providing commercial input and advice
• Keep up to date with construction industry requirements and market developments
• Work collaboratively with advisory and expert teams where required
• Support and mentor less experienced team members where appropriate

Desired Skills and Experience

This Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy is likely to appeal to candidates with an established QS background who are keen to broaden their experience within a consultancy offering cost management, advisory and dispute-related exposure.

• Around 6 or more years of quantity surveying experience
• Previous experience in a consultancy, contractor or related commercial environment
• Strong numerical, commercial and data analysis skills
• Good understanding of cost planning, tendering, valuations and final accounts
• Ability to lead the delivery of both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying duties
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Positive approach to client care and problem solving
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of working alongside expert witness and advisory professionals would be advantageous
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous
• Previous use of CostX software would be beneficial
• Experience in sectors such as rail, aviation, infrastructure or major construction projects would be advantageous
• Ability to manage client relationships and support junior colleagues

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or closely related subject
• MRICS achieved or working towards professional membership would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of standard construction contracts is desirable, particularly NEC forms

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established specialist construction consultancy to identify a Quantity Surveyor for its growing advisory team.

This employer operates as a chartered quantity surveying and expert witness consultancy delivering services to clients across the built environment.

The business supports projects across the UK and internationally, acting for a varied client base that includes developers, contractors, public bodies, insurers and transport or infrastructure organisations.

The working environment is described as collaborative, open and supportive, with strong emphasis on professional development, technical quality and long-term career progression.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Electric car scheme
• Employee recognition schemes
• Employee benefits and discounts app
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing support, mentoring and professional development including support towards Chartership