Senior Quantity Surveyor

A well-established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Reading. Known for delivering high-quality services across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial, this consultancy offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of UK-wide projects from a client-facing position.

This is an ideal role for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys leading from the front - managing cost control, contract administration and procurement processes across multiple live schemes. The company offers strong professional development support, making it an excellent environment for long-term career progression.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for leading cost planning and management throughout the full project lifecycle - from feasibility to final account. You will act as the key commercial contact for clients, managing expectations and ensuring that value, risk, and performance are effectively monitored and reported.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and a solid understanding of both pre- and post-contract consultancy services.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation
• Manage the procurement of contractors and consultants, including analysis and recommendations
• Oversee contract administration, change management and interim valuations
• Prepare and present regular cost reports and forecasts to clients
• Provide mentorship to junior Quantity Surveyors within the team
• Attend project meetings and provide strategic commercial advice

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years' Quantity Surveying experience within a consultancy environment
• RICS accredited degree and MRICS status preferred
• Proven experience across multiple sectors including commercial or public sector
• Pre and post contract knowledge with strong cost reporting skills
• Excellent understanding of UK construction contracts (JCT/NEC)
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships

In Return

• Salary of 65,000 - 70,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working (Reading office base)
• Pension and private healthcare
• Supportive, structured career development
• Exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value projects

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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