Senior Quantity Surveyor

SOCOTEC Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will provide high-quality quantity surveying services, manage costs, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years' experience in quantity surveying and a degree in the field, along with strong communication and Excel skills. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus buying option

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Benefits and discounts app

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Quantity Surveying experience.
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality quantity surveying services to clients.
• Managing risk, value engineering and cost control measures.
• Preparing tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS or working towards

Tools

CostX software

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Join us at SOCOTEC UK & Ireland to grow your career.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑structured and supportive team. At SOCOTEC Advisory, we work on diverse projects across both the private and public sectors, offering exposure to traditional quantity surveying and dispute resolution, supporting our Advisory and Expert Witness teams.

We are committed to personal and professional development, providing ongoing support and mentorship to help you grow.

Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality quantity surveying services to clients
• Establishing client requirements for cost planning
• Managing risk, value engineering and cost control measures
• Advising on procurement strategies
• Preparing tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities
• Analysing tender appraisals and identifying risk areas
• Ensuring projects remain within budget and on track financially
• Preparing budget and progress reports, including cost value reconciliations
• Identifying and responding to commercial risks and assessing cost variations
• Issuing notices in accordance with the contract conditions
• Advising on contractual issues and claims
• Preparing and negotiating final accounts
• Attending and leading project meetings
• Keeping up to date with industry requirements and developments
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to internal training
• Promoting the company and its services in the industry

Essential qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in Quantity Surveying
• 6+ years Quantity Surveying experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to client care and problem solving
• Ability to work alongside Expert Witness and Advisory teams

Desirable qualifications

• Membership of the RICS or working towards membership
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience using CostX software
• Experience in the rail and aviation sectors

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, and employee assistance programmes. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

We have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world‑class services. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality, and have a zero‑tolerance policy to discrimination. We invest in our people, pushing them to grow and progress, with a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is our core mission. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions and keeping social and environmental concerns at the forefront of all our business operations.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing