Senior Quantity Surveyor in Knutsford

Company Description

We’re DGA — a family-led team of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with over 30 years of experience delivering luxury projects for discerning clients.

Good projects don’t happen by accident. They take the right people, the right processes, and someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s what we bring.

Our network of trusted specialists means we can assemble the ideal team for each project — not just whoever’s available — with clear roles and honest communication throughout.

We’ve been doing this a long time. Every project still excites us.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Senior Quantity Surveyor role based in one of our offices - Cheshire or London. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will oversee cost planning and management across the project lifecycle, including preparing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports. Responsibilities include producing and maintaining Bills of Quantities (BOQ), monitoring cost control measures, evaluating variations, and managing procurement and tender processes. The role involves working closely with project managers, designers, and clients to protect design intent, ensure commercial efficiency, and support informed decision-making. You will also contribute to risk assessments, value engineering, and continuous improvement of internal cost management procedures.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong cost management capabilities, including Cost Management, Cost Planning, and Cost Reporting skills.




• Candidates should possess robust cost control and analysis skills, including Cost Control and experience with BOQ preparation and review.




• Relevant professional qualifications such as a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field; MRICS or working towards chartered status is highly beneficial.




• Proven experience in quantity surveying within residential projects, ideally with UK-based projects.




• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Excel.




• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex cost information clearly and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.




• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy and professional integrity.