Job Description
A growing, independent Cost and Project Management consultancy are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in South West London.
The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a boutique consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering bespoke cost management services across a portfolio of high-profile developments. The practice is entering an exciting period of growth, with an increasing pipeline of projects and opportunities to expand its client base.
The business has traditionally focused on prime residential developments throughout Central London, working on substantial refurbishments, extensions, basement constructions and high-end private residences. Alongside this, the consultancy is expanding its involvement across leisure, gym, wellness, education and commercial projects, offering an increasingly varied project portfolio.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you''ll take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, delivering full pre and post-contract services. Responsibilities will include feasibility costing, cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract preparation, valuations, financial reporting and final accounts. You''ll also play an important role in managing client relationships, providing commercial advice and ensuring projects are delivered effectively.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone who enjoys working within a smaller consultancy, where you''ll have genuine autonomy, direct access to the Director and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice. You''ll also have the chance to mentor junior surveyors, help develop the wider team and contribute to new business opportunities as the business continues to grow.
This role would suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking ownership of projects, building strong client relationships and wants to play a key role in the development of an ambitious boutique consultancy.
The Senior Quantity Surveyors Requirements
- You MUST have UK-based consultancy experience - please don''t apply if you do not have experience working for a consultancy.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
- Strong technical knowledge across pre and post-contract services
- Experience managing projects independently from inception through to completion
- Experience across prime residential, high-end refurbishment or leisure projects would be advantageous
- Confident managing client relationships and leading project delivery
- Comfortable working autonomously within a small consultancy
- Ambitious, proactive and interested in taking on greater responsibility
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues would be beneficial
What''s on offer?
- -50,000 - -60,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Regular salary reviews
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to take ownership of projects and manage client relationships directly
- Clear progression towards a more senior leadership position
- Opportunity to mentor and develop junior surveyors
- Direct access to the Director and involvement in the wider running of the practice
- National project exposure across prime residential, leisure, gym, wellness and commercial sectors
- The opportunity to help shape the growth and future direction of an independent consultancy
- A small, agile and collaborative team environment with genuine scope to make an impact
If you''re a Senior Quantity Surveyor who would enjoy greater autonomy, a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to help grow a consultancy, please contact Olivia Gregson at Ernest and Florent for a confidential conversation.
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