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Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Islington, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About the Company
A long-established, forward-thinking construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) to strengthen its cost management team. This is a senior client-facing role where you will take ownership of complex commissions, influence strategic commercial decisions, and contribute to the continuous development of a high-performing practice.
About the Role
As Senior QS, you’ll lead the delivery of cost and commercial management services across a portfolio of new-build, refurbishment, and regeneration projects. These may include commercial offices, residential developments, high-profile public realm schemes, heritage restorations, and mixed-use masterplans.
You’ll provide trusted cost leadership from feasibility through completion, ensuring financial clarity, programme alignment, and commercially sound decisions at every stage. The role combines technical expertise with client stewardship and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract
Develop cost plans, viability assessments, and feasibility studies with detailed benchmarking and elemental analysis
Prepare capital cost estimates, lifecycle cost studies, and value engineering proposals
Lead procurement strategy development—traditional, design & build, two-stage, and framework routes
Produce tender documentation including bills of quantities, employer’s requirements, pricing schedules, and scope documents
Manage tender processes, contractor interviews, technical clarifications, and tender evaluation reports
Post-Contract
Administer contracts (JCT & NEC) including instructions, change control, and payment assessments
Review and validate contractor applications, claims, and variations
Produce financial reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, risk allowances, and cashflows
Monitor progress, commercial risk exposure, and contractual obligations throughout delivery
Support dispute avoidance measures and undertake final account negotiations
Client & Team Leadership
Act as primary client contact, offering strategic commercial advice and clear communication
Build long-term relationships with developers, institutions, and public bodies
Guide assistant and intermediate QS colleagues through technical tasks, APC development, and project execution
Support business growth by contributing to bids, presentations, and sector insights
About the Requirements
Chartered MRICS with robust consultancy-side experience leading projects independently
Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
Skilled in cost planning, procurement, reporting, benchmarking, and risk analysis
Comfortable operating in a client-facing role with the ability to provide strategic direction
Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines calmly and confidently
Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills
Proficient in cost management software, digital measurement tools, and Microsoft 365
About the Salary
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid working model
Generous pension and benefits package
Structured CPD programme and full funding for ongoing professional development
Opportunities to progress to Associate level
A collaborative, supportive environment with a strong team cultureBefore You Apply
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