Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Oxford
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
Salary: Sectors: Retail, Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure
An award-winning cost consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead on the commercial delivery of projects across a broad client base in Oxford and the wider region. This is a leadership role for a commercially astute professional who can confidently oversee full project lifecycles and provide strategic cost advice across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on retail.
This role would suit an experienced SQS seeking autonomy, career progression, and the opportunity to mentor others within a supportive and expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
Take ownership of cost management from feasibility through to final account.
Lead the preparation and evaluation of tenders and contract documentation.
Manage procurement, valuations, variations, and cost reporting across live projects.
Provide expert commercial input and cost advice to clients and internal teams.
Chair commercial meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
Lead contract administration duties under JCT (Design & Build, Traditional, etc.).
Oversee value engineering, risk management, and project audits.
Mentor junior members of the cost team and support their professional development.Candidate Requirements:
BSc in Quantity Surveying or related subject.
5+ years' experience, ideally with consultancy background.
Proven leadership on complex projects across multiple sectors.
Strong contractual knowledge, particularly of JCT forms.
Excellent client-facing, reporting, and negotiation skills.
Proficient with cost management tools and Microsoft Office.
MRICS preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.Benefits:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Health & wellness benefits
Exposure to high-profile clients and varied project sectors
Support for professional development and chartership
Collaborative, team-focused working environment