Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cheltenham
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000 £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits
The Opportunity
An ambitious, forward-thinking consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding team. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of cost management services across a variety of complex and high‑value construction projects (£5m £50m+). You’ll play a key role in delivering excellence across pre‑ and post‑contract stages, while supporting business development, mentoring junior staff, and representing the company in sector‑wide forums and events. This is a prime opportunity for a commercially savvy QS who is passionate about delivering best‑in‑class cost advice while driving innovation in a collaborative, high‑performance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Core Project Delivery
- Take full responsibility for end‑to‑end cost consultancy services on major projects
- Lead or support the delivery of multiple large‑scale projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality
- Provide clear, strategic advice to clients from early feasibility through to contract close‑out
- Promote value‑for‑money practices while managing commercial risk
Pre‑Contract Services
- Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, value engineering reports, and benchmarking studies
- Advise on procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation
- Engage supply chain and provide support through structured, competitive procurement processes
Post‑Contract Services
- Manage interim valuations, change control, cost reporting, and forecasting
- Prepare payment certificates, final accounts, and contract administration under JCT and NEC3
- Support dispute resolution and contribute to project commercial strategy and delivery review
- Lead or support the delivery of multiple large‑scale projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality
- Provide clear, strategic advice to clients from early feasibility through to contract close‑out
- Promote value‑for‑money practices while managing commercial risk
Pre‑Contract Services
- Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, value engineering reports, and benchmarking studies
- Advise on procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation
- Engage supply chain and provide support through structured, competitive procurement processes
Post‑Contract Services
- Manage interim valuations, change control, cost reporting, and forecasting
- Prepare payment certificates, final accounts, and contract administration under JCT and NEC3
- Support dispute resolution and contribute to project commercial strategy and delivery review
Leadership & Business Development
- Mentor and support Assistant QS staff in project delivery and professional development
- Support business development, including preparing bid proposals and representing the company at industry events
- Embed best practices, tools, and use of digital systems (CostX, Excel, etc.) in service delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
- MRICS/MCIOB qualified
- Proven experience managing projects from £5m to £50m+ in value
- Strong technical QS background with both pre‑ and post‑contract capabilities
- Track record of delivering in commercial, hotel, or leisure projects preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercially aware, detail‑focused, and technically confident
- Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally
What’s On Offer
- Salary: £55,000 £70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
- Bonus: 25% profit share on new business introductions
- Pension: Up to 6% matched contribution
- Holiday: 25 days + Birthday + 8 public holidays (34 total)
- Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay post‑probation
- Long Service Reward: month salary after 10 years
- Other Perks:
- Company laptop
- Paid RICS subscription fees
- Subsidised car parking
- Company-wide social events
- Maternity/Paternity pay negotiable
