Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cost Consultancy

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Central London (Hybrid Working) 

£75,000 – £80,000 + package

The Opportunity

We’re working with a growing, design-led consultancy delivering high-profile residential and mixed-use schemes across London.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a lead commercial role across multiple projects, working closely with clients and senior stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a client-facing, leadership role with clear progression to Associate level.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account, acting as the key commercial lead.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the full commercial lifecycle from cost planning through to final account
• Managing and producing detailed cost plans and benchmarking exercises
• Leading tendering and procurement processes on large-scale projects
• Running interim valuations, payment processes and contractor negotiations
• Managing change control, variations and employer’s instructions
• Producing cash flow forecasts and monthly client reports
• Acting as the main client point of contact on your projects
• Managing contractor relationships, disputes and final accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior QS team members
• Leading client presentations and commercial meetings

About You

We’re looking for a commercially astute and confident individual who can lead projects and build strong client relationships.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within consultancy or developer environments
• Strong knowledge of residential or mixed-use projects
• Experience managing projects from pre-contract through to delivery
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead meetings and manage client relationships independently
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members

Qualifications:

MRICS (or working towards) Relevant construction or commercial degree

Salary & Package

• £75,000 – £80,000 basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days office/site)
• Full support for RICS/APC progression
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays
• Clear progression to Associate level

Why Join?

• Work on high-profile London residential schemes (£20m – £100m+)
• Join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of work
• Gain real client exposure and project ownership
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Clear and structured career progression