Job Description
An established national construction and property consultancy is seeking a career-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic and growing team in Reading. This is a prime opportunity for a confident Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead major projects, mentor junior team members, and fast-track their progression toward Associate level.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join one of three specialist Quantity Surveying teams in the Reading office, working within a close-knit group of 15 professionals. This team focuses on Defence, Public Sector, and NEC-based projects.
You will be involved in delivering schemes ranging in value from 1m to 600m across Defence, Education, Government, and Residential (particularly PBSA's) sectors. Initially, you will take the lead on multiple projects for a longstanding Defence client, giving you immediate exposure to complex, high-value work.
The consultancy recently relocated to brand-new, state-of-the-art offices and operates a flexible hybrid working policy, typically requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.
In addition to managing key projects, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in nurturing junior staff, supporting strategic growth, and enhancing client relationships within the region.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor - Requirements
The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will be a motivated and client-focused professional with strong leadership and technical expertise. You should have:
- A RICS Accredited degree qualification
- MRICS preferred but not essential
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience in a UK Construction Consultancy / PQS firm
- NEC contract experience - highly desirable
- A successful track record leading projects from inception to completion, often juggling multiple projects simultaneously
In Return?
The company are happy to discuss individual requirements based on experience but are looking to offer:
- 60,000 - 75,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private healthcare & life assurance (4x salary)
- Income protection
- Generous pension contribution
- Hybrid working (2-3 days office-based)
- Paid professional subscriptions (up to 2)
- Company car scheme, cycle to work & gym membership
- Regular social events
- Clear route to Associate level and beyond
If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.
Ref:
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Senior Cost Consultant / Senior Cost Manager / Cost Management / QS / Consultancy / Project Quantity Surveyor / Defense / NEC
