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* Company: Atkins Search
* Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - East Midlands
* Town/City: Nottingham
* Posted: 28/08/2025
* Listed in: Administration & Secretarial
* Reference: SQSNott
Overview
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction consultancy based in Nottingham.
This role offers the chance to take the lead on a variety of high-profile projects across the capital and wider region, managing cost and contract responsibilities while working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes. It is an ideal opportunity for a proven cost management professional looking to take on greater responsibility and play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy.
Client
Our client is a respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering project management and cost consultancy services. Working across commercial, residential, public sector, and mixed-use developments, they pride themselves on providing practical solutions and building long-standing relationships with their clients.
With an expanding portfolio of work, they are now seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Nottingham team.
Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take the lead on complex and high-value construction projects, ensuring robust cost management, procurement, and contractual control. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage cost teams, and provide guidance to junior colleagues.
This role would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong consultancy experience, confident in handling multiple projects and building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor role include:
Leading cost planning, estimating, and budget management from inception to completion
Managing procurement processes, preparing tender documentation, and evaluating bids
Overseeing valuations, variations, and final accounts
Providing strategic cost advice and value engineering solutions to clients
Monitoring and reporting on project costs, risks, and financial performance
Advising on contract administration and compliance with legal/contractual obligations
Mentoring and supporting junior members of the cost management team
Delivering a high level of client service and stakeholder communication
Person
To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally have:
Proven experience delivering cost management services within a construction consultancy environment
Relevant degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
Professional chartership (MRICS or working towards) preferred
Strong leadership, organisational, and analytical skills
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Experience leading client meetings and managing key relationships
Ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to cost management
Remuneration
In return for your skills and experience, our client offers a competitive package including:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Generous holiday entitlement
Flexible working arrangements
Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership roles
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