Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cost Consultancy

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Central London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£80,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Cost Planning Tendering Procurement Valuations Contractor Negotiations Client Relationship Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cost Consultancy

Salary/Rate:£75,000 - £80,000

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Central London

About the Role

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

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