Quantity Surveyor

TSA Riley Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project consultancy firm is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its Croydon team. The role involves managing cost planning, procurement, and project delivery in the retail sector. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying and experience in fast-paced environments. This position offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative work culture. Join us and contribute to impactful projects from inception to delivery.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Hybrid working options

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting environment.
• Understanding of cost planning, estimating, and procurement.
• Proficiency in delivery within fast-paced sectors like retail or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost planning, estimating, and contract administration.
• Manage valuations, payment recommendations, and financial reporting.
• Identify risks and monitor commercial performance.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract administration

Financial reporting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Digital tools for financial tracking

Job description

We're seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know-how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry.

TSA Riley is a global organisation, 1,000 people strong. We provide expert project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG, and asset management, and our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Visit our work and grow with us page for information about our graduate, apprenticeship, and professional development programmes, or apply for an advertised position below. We'd love to hear from you.

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Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Effectively communicate ideas and actions［that resonate with diverse audiences.］

Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.

Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.

Approach challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

Quantity Surveyor | Croydon, UK

13/01/2026

Join our cost management team in Croydon and act in this QS role supporting our long‑standing clients and their developments in the retail sector.

Quantity Surveyor | Retail Sector | Croydon, UK

About the Role:

We are seeking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Croydon cost management team. This role is suited to a Quantity옵er with several years' post‑qualification experience, who is confident operating as a Project Quantity Surveyor and managing multiple projects concurrently. You will have demonstrable experience delivering full pre‑ and post‑contract cost management services, taking ownership of your projects while working collaboratively with clients and project teams.

At TSA Riley, we have a strong track record of empowering Quantity Surveyors to perform at their best. You will play a key role within a highly successful,error and fast‑paced cost management team, delivering projects across the built environment and contributing throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early cost planning and procurement through to final account.

While you will be given autonomy appropriate to your experience, you will also benefit from the support and collaboration of an experienced management team, providing ongoing professional guidance, peer support, and clear opportunities for progression.

Your initial project exposure will involve working with our clients within the retail sector acting as the Project Quantity Surveyor on a number of exiting developments with one or more of our long‑standing clients and their respective developments within this sector.

We are committed to professional development at all levels. You will have access to our industry‑leading APC and professional development programmes, supporting continued progression toward (or beyond) chartership and helping you take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career.

TSA Riley is a growing, global consultancy with an exciting future. Join us and be part of a business where experience is recognised, responsibility is encouraged, and careers are built for the long termAccentMounted.

Let's grow together.

About your Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating where required.
• Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
• Maintaining cost data, contract records, and Talent using TSA Riley Systems and templates.
• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking wcześniejszych, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About You:

• Experience in delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client‑side environment whilst acting in a project quantity surveying role.
• Prior project exposure fast‑paced refurbishment / fit‑out developments within the retail, commercial, healthcare sector or similar is desirable.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or a non‑cognate degree with the ambition to pursue relevant pathways.
Progressing toward or alreadydoch holding professional accreditation with the RICS or similar equivalent professional body.
• Solid understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high‑quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Brings critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross‑functional teams.
• A full UK driving license is desired.

About Us:

TSA Riley has a 130‑year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia‑Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.

Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.

Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimugod. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.

We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services‑across the project lifecycle ” means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands‑on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.

Our Values:

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full‑time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

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