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 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: ½ month salary after 10 years
💼 Other Perks:
Company laptop
Paid RICS subscription fees
Subsidised car parking
Company-wide social events
Maternity/Paternity pay negotiable Ready to take the lead on exciting, multi-sector projects and progress your career with a dynamic consultancy?
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