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An established industry player is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor to lead high-profile projects across various sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage projects ranging from £1m to £60m, focusing on education, high-end residential, and local government sectors. As you lead a team and mentor junior professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the consultancy's future while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities. With a competitive salary and enticing perks, this position is perfect for those ready to take the next step in their career.

A well-established multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is currently looking for a confident Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in South East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to work across a diverse portfolio of residential, social housing, and public sector projects, while contributing to business efficiency and service innovation. The consultancy delivers a wide range of services including Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, M&E, and Project Management, and is known for its positive social impact and strong team culture. This role would suit a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys leading teams, mentoring junior staff, and engaging directly with clients. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for strategic cost planning, commercial governance, and risk management across key accounts. You'll also help shape the future of the business by driving service improvement and supporting business development activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a meaningful contribution within a progressive consultancy. Senior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities Lead cost planning and commercial delivery using target cost models Provide strategic advice on cost, value, and risk to clients Oversee procurement processes and manage contract documentation Mentor junior staff and support the development of the cost management team Help secure new commissions and contribute to service innovation Senior Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline MRICS (or working towards) preferred 5+ years' experience in a consultancy or contractor environment Proven experience with JCT contracts and target cost models Strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills Experience delivering residential or public sector schemes beneficial In Return Competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Defined career progression pathway Biannual pay reviews and generous benefits package Professional development support and sponsored fees 2 CSR days, birthday leave, and regular social events If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. Reference

A well-established multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning and commercial delivery. This role offers a chance to contribute to various projects while mentoring junior staff and innovating services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, 5+ years in consultancy, and experience with JCT contracts. The position provides a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Avove is expanding its Commercial Team and we're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us during an exciting period of growth. This hybrid role is based out of our Warrington office, with flexibility to work from home and visit project sites across the Northwest. You'll play a key commercial role on our United Utilities account, supporting a wide range of clean water and wastewater projects that are essential to local communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading client while helping deliver high quality, sustainable infrastructure solutions. What will your day look like Ensuring contract compliance with Avove's systems, processes, and procedures. Managing financial monitoring and reporting across assigned contracts. Supporting the preparation, negotiation, and administration of construction contracts. Managing contract variations, commercial records, claims, EOTs, and valuations. Overseeing subcontractor procurement, appointments, and ongoing management. Preparing and submitting timely applications and invoices to clients. Supporting business development activities including PQQs and tender submissions. About you Strong experience working with NEC3/NEC4 contracts (target cost, fixed price, cost reimbursable). Background in both infrastructure and non infrastructure projects, ideally within the water/utilities sector. Strong commercial acumen and experience managing contract frameworks. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multi disciplinary teams. Full UK driving licence (regional site visits required). What's in it for you Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

A leading UK house builder is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a flagship residential development near Horsham. This role involves full commercial responsibility for multiple phases of housing and engaging with subcontractors. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar environment and a degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to help shape a new community.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Residential Development (West Sussex) We are working in partnership with a leading UK volume house builder to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a flagship new development just outside Horsham. This is a rare opportunity to be involved from an early stage on a recently acquired, large-scale mixed-use scheme delivering approximately 1,500 new homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing for local people. The wider development will also include a new Primary School, care home and sports pitches, creating a lasting community and long term pipeline of work. The Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key phases of the project, working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider site team. You will play a hands on role in ensuring the development is delivered efficiently, safely and profitably, while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants. Key responsibilities will include: Full commercial management of multiple housing phases Procurement and management of subcontract packages Cost control, forecasting and reporting Valuations, variations and final accounts Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members Working collaboratively with construction, technical and planning teams About You Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a volume housebuilding or residential developer environment Strong understanding of mixed tenure schemes, including affordable housing Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Comfortable managing multiple plots and workstreams on large developments Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) What's on Offer Opportunity to help shape a new community from the ground up Competitive salary and benefits package Clear progression within a stable and well established house builder If you're an experienced Senior QS looking to step onto a landmark residential scheme with real social impact, we'd be keen to speak with you.

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Quantity Surveyor eager to advance their career with a leading Tier 1 contractor. This role involves managing commercial resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring financial performance on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Quantity Surveying and a keen understanding of construction methods. Join an innovative firm that values your expertise and offers a competitive salary, private medical coverage, and generous holiday entitlement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the construction industry, this is the perfect role for you.

Reference: SQS Redhill_ Posted: May 6, 2025 A brilliant opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Department of Education (DfE) experience looking to advance your career with this Tier 1 contractor delivering new build, design and build and refurbishment solutions to both the public and private sector throughout the South-East. About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor You will manage the commercial resources of the assigned project to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts. To assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement our clients policies for risk management. To support the authorisation and submission of project variations. To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders. To maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers. The responsibilities of a Senior Quantity Surveyor Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI's are exceeded Preparation of monthly cost / value reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Production of commercial reports together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts Requirements for Senior Quantity Surveyor BSc or HND (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying preferred Ability to work on site where necessary Awareness and experience of construction methods, technology, standard forms of measurement and forms of contract, and health and safety requirements What we offer for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role Salary up to £85K Private Medical 26 days holiday Pension Scheme If you want to hear more about this Senior Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Aaron Bauckham in our Brighton Office on or call on .

A well-established organization is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of multiple infrastructure projects in Dawlish. The successful candidate will lead cost management and contract administration while mentoring junior surveyors. Applicants should have extensive quantity surveying experience, particularly in civil engineering or marine contexts, along with a relevant degree. The role offers a competitive salary up to £70k, bonus eligibility, and benefits including healthcare and pension.

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Surrey. This role offers the chance to manage multiple projects at various stages, ensuring effective procurement, cost management, and contractual dealings. With a strong project pipeline and a commitment to sustainable community building, this company provides a supportive environment for professional growth. If you have a proven track record in volume house building and are ready to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

A leading construction contractor in the UK is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple water/wastewater projects valued at around £100m. The role requires strong claim management skills and experience with tier 1 contractors, ideally in the water sector. You will provide commercial support, maintain workload targets, and cultivate relationships with clients and subcontractors. This position offers flexibility to work remotely for part of the week, emphasizing career development and teamwork.

Up to £70k DOE Onsite Dawlish Our client is a well-established organisation delivering technically complex infrastructure projects across marine and coastal environments. Known for maintaining strong commercial discipline and high-quality project outcomes, the business is committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They are now seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial capability and support the successful delivery of diverse, high-value projects. Role Overview As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial, contractual, and financial management of multiple concurrent infrastructure projects. Working closely with internal teams, clients, and suppliers, you will ensure robust cost control, effective contract administration, and strategic commercial decision making. This senior role offers the opportunity to influence commercial strategy while mentoring and supporting junior surveyors. Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor Lead cost management activities, including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, ensuring risks are identified and managed. Drive procurement strategies, evaluate supplier bids, and negotiate commercially advantageous terms. Support and mentor junior commercial team members, contributing to best practice and continuous improvement. Requirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor Extensive experience in quantity surveying within civil engineering, marine, or offshore construction. Strong expertise in contract management, commercial negotiation, and financial forecasting. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; professional accreditation desirable. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills. Benefits Up to £70k DOE Company bonus eligibility. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Pension scheme with up to 10 percent matched contribution. Private medical insurance and life assurance. Opportunities for site exposure, career progression, and ongoing professional development. If you are a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role in shaping successful infrastructure projects, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply today for a confidential discussion. Note on Sponsorship We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship. Recruiter: Dan Martin Ref: 11094

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Be the First to Apply Job Info Job Identification 101948 Job Category Commercial Posting Date 01/19/2026, 11:16 AM Degree Level University Locations Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Contract Type Permanent Driving Required Yes Security Clearance Required No Job Description Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners The role of the Senior Quantity Surveyor is to provide commercial support on projects to ensure that it is procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will lead and develop where necessary the efficient and effective management and issue of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence and ensure the compliance of all contractual activities on the project. You will ensure contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Project Director / Commercial Manager and address in a timely manager. Responsibilities Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims, effective and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures, within a timely manner. Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claim for work completed. Liaise with Employers commercial team & client team within a collaborative manner to leverage opportunity and optimise the project outturn Produce pre Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Budget reports to ensure details are appropriately underpinned and robust Review value management / value engineering exercises Advise on Risk management & participate in Risk workshop Prepare, review and complete of sub contract documentation Plan change management and cost control Produce and monitor Commercial / Contractual correspondence and issues to reflect COSTAIN best practice Prepare & agree final accounts with sub contractor Agree final accounts Identify and price specification changes Manage subcontracts from initial placement of order to final account Monitor and update Procurement Plan, Sub contract procurement including analysing commercial comparisons Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience of NEC form of Contract Significant commercial experience preferably in the water sector Increasing knowledge of a variety of forms & options of contracts Have a good understanding and experience of business systems, spreadsheet development, cost analysis, programme evaluation and development, compensation event and/or variations assessment and evaluation Have experience or appreciation of the risk management process for both schedule and cost and the use of Earned Value Management Qualifications Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree Hold / nearing completion of Full Membership of either RICS or CICES Relevant degree / equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Reference: AASQSGU_ Posted: March 18, 2025 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an award-winning house builder based in Surrey. The business has a history of delivering volume house building sites which create sustainable communities across the South of England. They are highly regarded and have been recognised with several of their developments being awarded by the most prestigious bodies in the industry. As a result of an uptake in workload within the region, they're now looking to expand the team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor. About the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor: You will be working within the Southern team which services the South East region. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects concurrently in differing stages of the project life cycle. You will also have a more junior member of staff reporting into you. Key Responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor: Procurement and payment of sub-contractors Accurate and timely cost management / reporting Dealing with any contractual matters Final accounts Mentor more junior members of the commercial staff. Key Requirements for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role: Must be qualified to HNC / Construction related degree level Have a proven track record of managing volume house building projects Must be happy to travel to office and site as required Must have the full right to work in the UK This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most renowned house builders in the UK with a strong project pipeline and ample opportunity to progress within the business. If you think you'd be a suitable applicant for the role, please apply through the link below or contact Abbie in our Southampton office on .