Senior Quantity Surveyor - London
Purpose
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial delivery of projects, taking ownership of the agreed scope of services and managing supporting team members with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality quantity surveying services to clients across a range of projects.
- Establish and agree client requirements for cost planning and commercial reporting.
- Manage risk, value engineering initiatives, and cost control measures.
- Advise on procurement routes and tendering strategies.
- Prepare tender documentation and contract packages, including bills of quantities.
- Review and analyse tender returns, highlighting key commercial considerations and risk areas.
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance to ensure works remain on track.
- Produce budget updates and progress reports, including cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
- Identify, assess, and respond to commercial risks, variations, and change control.
- Issue notices in line with contract requirements and administer contractual obligations.
- Provide advice on contractual matters, claims, and dispute-related issues where required.
- Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts.
- Attend and lead client and project meetings.
- Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, guidance, and market developments.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal development and training.
- Support business development by promoting the organisation's services and capability.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
Skills & Competencies
- Minimum 6 years' quantity surveying experience.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and reporting capability.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail with strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Client-focused mindset with a proactive, solutions-led approach.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with advisory and expert witness teams.
Desirable Experience
- RICS membership (or working towards).
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
- Experience using CostX (or similar estimating software).
- Sector exposure to rail and/or aviation projects.
Mandatory Training
- Online Health & Safety training modules (funded by the company).
- Online HR policy and compliance awareness modules (funded by the company).