At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quantity surveying activities and mentor a dynamic team on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join TSS, a forward-thinking company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for growth and knowledge sharing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex projects and build strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in quantity surveying and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking Senior Quantity Surveyors at TSS, you will work closely with Commercial Managers to lead all quantity surveying and related activities across the business. You will advise on all QS work undertaken for and with clients, developing and maintaining strong client relationships. You will oversee complex infrastructure projects, providing expert leadership and guidance to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on budget, and to TSS’s high standards of quality, compliance, and technical excellence. A key part of the role is mentoring and developing the Quantity Surveying team, ensuring consistent, high-quality commercial delivery across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost estimation, budgeting and financial management across complex projects.
- Oversee contract administration and negotiation, including claims and dispute resolution.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation.
- Lead commercial risk management, reviewing risks and mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor and supervise the Quantity Surveying team, promoting best practice and TSS standards.
- Manage client relationships and project stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and clear communication.
- Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking and market research to support informed decision-making.
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within the infrastructure sector, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
- Strong expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, financial control, and commercial risk management across the project lifecycle.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop and guide a team of Quantity Surveyors to achieve high standards.
- Proven client management experience, including building strong relationships, managing expectations, and resolving commercial issues effectively.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, reporting, and negotiation skills, with sound commercial judgement and confident decision-making under pressure.
- Solid knowledge of construction practices, infrastructure delivery, contract administration, and relevant industry standards.
- Membership of a professional body such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or SCSI, or working toward chartership (MRICS/APM).
- Knowledge of cost benchmarking, value optimisation, and consultancy environments.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Join TSS?
- Make a visible impact: Your expertise will directly influence projects, client relationships, and business growth.
- Work on complex programmes: Collaborate with leading clients across utilities, highways, and wider infrastructure.
- Be part of a collaborative team: Join a supportive environment where ideas are valued and knowledge is shared.
- Grow with the business: Real opportunities for career progression, leadership, and professional development.
- Develop your expertise: Continuous support for learning, professional development, and charter.
Senior Quantity Surveyor employer: T Sumner Smith Ltd
At TSS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering Senior Quantity Surveyors the chance to make a tangible impact on complex infrastructure projects while fostering strong client relationships. Our collaborative work culture encourages knowledge sharing and values innovative ideas, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and career progression. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, TSS is the ideal place for those looking to advance their expertise in a supportive environment.
