Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Consultant - Senior Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid, £55-75k)

We're looking for an experienced Senior Consultant - Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a dynamic consultancy team.
This hybrid role offers a salary of £55,000-£75,000 and the chance to work on high-profile, complex projects that are driving change across the built environment.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity, combining commercial strategy, cost management, and client advisory. You'll support the delivery of diverse projects, including refurbishment, decarbonisation, retrofit, energy-saving programmes, M&E replacements, high-rise schemes, and other large-scale initiatives.
What You'll Do

• Provide expert commercial knowledge and support across multiple projects.
• Lead on the implementation of commercial controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Mentor and guide Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs.
• Offer clear, strategic advice to clients on commercial issues and design changes.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly cost, progress, and performance reports.
• Manage budgets, monitor costs, and oversee commercial risk management.
• Support contract negotiations, tender documentation, and cost modelling.
• Resolve disputes, claims, and commercial queries.
• Identify key risks and opportunities, advising on mitigation strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Degree/HNC in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• 5+ years' experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar, ideally within the housing sector.
• Strong background in social housing maintenance contracts and design management.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Confident in negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• A self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, adaptable, and solution-focused.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with decarbonisation, retrofit, and planned/reactive works.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, TAC/TPC contracts.
• Advanced Excel or Power BI skills (Power Query, M Query, DAX).

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior QS looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure to varied, complex projects and the chance to make a measurable impact.
Salary: £55,000-£75,000
Location: Hybrid (with travel as required)