Senior Quantity Surveyor

A New Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity with a premium cost consultancy in London. They undertake high-value fit-out and refurbishment projects in Central London.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who is seeking to be part of a smaller dynamic organisation and has a strong ambition to progress, enjoys working collaboratively and ultimately desires to become part of the senior management team.

Project Details

The core business of this employer relates to the highest quality fit out and refurbishment work on commercial, residential, retail and hospitality projects mostly located around Central London.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects across those sectors.

This employer seeks a technically skilled professional with lateral thinking, first-class communication skills, strong commercial awareness, and will provide a first-class cost management service to premium Clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing all cost management aspects throughout the lifecycle of fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Preparing and managing cost estimates, budgets, and detailed cost plans.
• Providing procurement advice and leading the tendering process.
• Conducting cost reporting, valuations, and change management processes.
• Ensuring accurate, timely delivery of financial reporting for clients.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Advising clients on procurement, risk, and contractual issues.
• Delivering high-quality reports, cost forecasts, and advice.
• Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, assisting with their development and career progression.
• Working collaboratively within the team to meet project milestones and business objectives.
• Supporting the identification of new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing clients.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in cost management, specifically within fit-out and refurbishment sectors in London.
• Sector experience in at least one of the following: commercial, residential, retail, or hospitality.
• A track record of successful project delivery with demonstrable client satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques, procurement options, and lifecycle cost management.
• Proficient in preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, and delivering reports.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior staff.
• Commercially aware with an ability to think strategically and laterally.
• Confident in the use of Microsoft Office and other role related software packages

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is desired.
• MRICS accreditation (or working towards membership) is preferred.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a small consultancy based in Central London that has an enviable client base that includes some of London’s premium high-value developers. 

The core team have been working together for over 20 years and are now seeking experienced cost consultants to join the business to begin the next stage of business growth and evolution.

Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, and assessment of capability.
• Great Opportunities to be a part of the Senior Leadership team
• 25 days leave + Public Holidays
• Private medical and health insurance provided