Quantity Surveyor | Croydon, UK

We are seeking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Croydon cost management team. This role is suited to a Quantity Surveyor with several years' post-qualification experience, who is confident operating as a Project Quantity Surveyor and managing multiple projects concurrently. You will have demonstrable experience delivering full pre- and post-contract cost management services, taking ownership of your projects while working collaboratively with clients and project teams.

At TSA Riley, we have a strong track record of empowering Quantity Surveyors to perform at their best. You will play a key role within a highly successful and fast-paced cost management team, delivering projects across the built environment and contributing throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early cost planning and procurement through to final account. While you will be given autonomy appropriate to your experience, you will also benefit from the support and collaboration of an experienced management team, providing ongoing professional guidance, peer support, and clear opportunities for progression.

Your initial project exposure will involve working with our clients within the retail sector, acting as the Project Quantity Surveyor on a number of exciting developments with one or more of our long-standing clients and their respective developments within this sector. We are committed to professional development at all levels. You will have access to our industry-leading APC and professional development programmes, supporting continued progression toward (or beyond) chartership and helping you take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career.

TSA Riley is a growing, global consultancy with an exciting future. Join us and be part of a business where experience is recognised, responsibility is encouraged, and careers are built for the long term. Let's grow together.

About Your Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating where required.
• Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
• Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About You

• Experience in delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment whilst acting in a project quantity surveying role.
• Prior project exposure fast-paced refurbishment / fit-out developments within the retail, commercial, healthcare sector or similar is desirable.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or a non-cognate degree with the ambition to pursue relevant pathways.
• Progressing toward or already holding professional accreditation with the RICS or similar equivalent professional body.
• Solid understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high-quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.
• A full UK driving licence is desired.

About Us

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms. Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets. Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting. We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services – across the project lifecycle – means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients’ projects.

Our Values

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.