Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing services in surveying, engineering, project management, cost consultancy, compliance and fire safety across the UK. They are recognised for their expertise in high-risk residential and mixed-use developments, as well as education and student accommodation projects. Their collaborative and flexible working culture promotes both personal and professional growth, with a strong emphasis on communication, creativity, and client satisfaction.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Gym membership
• CPD, training and career progression opportunities

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a cost consultancy team based in Central London. The role involves leading commercial delivery across residential, commercial, and refurbishment projects from early cost planning through to contract administration and final accounts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre-contract estimating and detailed cost planning.
• Providing procurement advice, tender documentation and contractor evaluation.
• Administering contracts under JCT and similar standard forms.
• Preparing and negotiating interim valuations and final accounts.
• Managing change control processes and maintaining accurate cost reporting.
• Advising clients on commercial risk and mitigation strategies.
• Supporting dispute resolution through clear records and factual cost analysis.
• Leading client meetings and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the cost consultancy team.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.
• RICS accredited qualification preferred (or willingness to work towards it).
• Strong knowledge of residential, commercial, and refurbishment sectors.
• Proficient in cost estimating, measurement, and reporting tools such as Excel or equivalent software.
• Experience administering JCT or similar standard form contracts.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate cost advice and manage valuations through to final accounts.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and commercially focused mindset.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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