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Senior quantity surveyor

Reading (Berkshire)
Conrad Consulting
Quantity surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor\nLocation: Reading (with flexible working options)\nSalary: £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + car allowance\nBenefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell), 3 volunteering days, private medical, life assurance (4x), critical illness cover, professional memberships, and more\n\nJoin a growing cost management team delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-value projects. We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on significant schemes within the defence, education, and residential sectors-immediately supporting a major defence client on programmes valued between £50m and £1bn.\n\nAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage all aspects of cost planning and commercial management from inception through to completion. You'll support both clients and colleagues across key stages, offering strategic advice, leading project delivery, and mentoring junior team members.\n\nKey Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor\n\nDeliver cost management services across major projects\nAdvise on feasibility, design-stage costs, procurement, and contracts\nProduce estimates, cost plans, tender documents and post-contract cost control\nEvaluate building designs and cost implications to maintain budgets\nLead financial reporting and cost control throughout project lifecycle\nSupport the development of junior staff and contribute to team growth\nMaintain and strengthen client relationships with clear, confident communication\nChampion digital tools (e.g.

CostX, BIM) for quantity take-offs and estimates \n\nRequirements of the Senior Quantity Surveyor\n\nDegree in Quantity Surveying or similar (RICS accredited)\nMRICS chartered status preferred (not essential)\nStrong NEC contract experience\nExperience delivering technically complex projects\nCommercially aware with a practical understanding of construction delivery\nSkilled communicator with the ability to lead projects and teams\nDigital fluency - ideally with CostX, BIM, or similar tools\nAdaptable, self-motivated, and driven to deliver quality outcomes \n\nOn offer for the Senior Quantity Surveyor\n\n£55,000 - £60,000 base salary\nPerformance bonus and car allowance\n25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)\n3 volunteering days per year\nPrivate medical insurance, critical illness cover, life assurance (4x)\nFunded professional subscriptions\nFlexible/hybrid working arrangements\nA clear path to further progression within a supportive and respected consultancy \n\nIf you're ready to step into a lead role and shape the success of exciting high-value projects, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.\n\nWhat happens next:\n\nOn receipt of your application our dedicated Surveying and Project Management recruiter, Rees Allan, will contact you to discuss this opportunity in full detail. Rees will disclose the name of our client to you prior to sending your CV to this, or any other company we are working with

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