Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new and rewarding career to join our well‑structured and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking for a rewarding career with a company that values expertise and development.

At SOCOTEC Advisory we work on a diverse range of projects across the private and public sectors, offering exposure to traditional quantity surveying as well as dispute resolution and supporting our Advisory and Expert Witness teams. We are committed to personal and professional development, providing ongoing support and mentorship to help you grow in your career.

Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality quantity surveying services to clients
• Establishing client requirements for cost planning
• Managing risk, value engineering and cost control measures
• Advising on procurement strategies
• Preparing tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities
• Analysing tender appraisals and identifying risk areas
• Ensuring projects remain within budget and on track financially
• Preparing budget and progress reports, including cost value reconciliations
• Identifying and responding to commercial risks and assessing cost variations
• Issuing notices in accordance with the contract conditions
• Advising on contractual issues and claims
• Preparing and negotiating final accounts
• Attending and leading project meetings
• Keeping up to date with industry requirements and developments
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to internal training
• Promoting the company and our services in the industry

Essential qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in Quantity Surveying
• 6+ years of Quantity Surveying experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to client care and problem solving
• Ability to work alongside Expert Witness and Advisory teams

Desirable qualifications

• Membership of the RICS or working towards membership
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience using CostX software
• Experience in the rail and aviation sectors

Our experienced team of industry professionals come from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Our modern, open‑plan working space promotes the sharing of skills and knowledge in an approachable, friendly, and sociable environment. The multi‑strand nature of the business provides you with the opportunity to vary your workload and venture into areas of the industry you are interested in.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts, and an employee assistance programme. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions, delivering world‑class services to our customers. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality and have a zero‑tolerance policy to discrimination. We invest in our people, push them to grow, and provide a culture of teamwork and continuous development.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, and it is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.