Senior Quantity Surveyor

An independent Oxford construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing cost management team. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across a varied portfolio of science, education, commercial and residential projects throughout Oxford and the wider region.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor's Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of commissions from early feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account.

Working directly with clients, consultants and contractors, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide clear commercial advice, manage project costs and help shape procurement strategy. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also support junior colleagues while building strong relationships with clients across Oxford's property and development market.

This position would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants greater autonomy within a smaller, hands-on consultancy environment, while retaining access to technically interesting and varied projects.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline

• Strong UK PQS / construction consultancy experience

• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership

• Proven pre- and post-contract cost management experience

• Confident preparing cost plans, tender documentation and procurement advice

• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts

• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes

• Experience across science, education, commercial or residential projects would be advantageous

• Strong client-facing, reporting and communication skills

• Able to manage several commissions with limited supervision

• Comfortable mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors

• Ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress towards Associate level

In Return

• £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

• Oxford-based position

• Varied and technically interesting project portfolio

• Direct client and project responsibility

• Strong professional development support

• Opportunity to mentor junior team members

• Clear progression towards Associate level

• Collaborative consultancy environment with greater project autonomy

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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