Senior Quantity Surveyor

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost consultancy services on high-value construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, and preferably chartered status (MRICS). Responsibilities include managing all aspects of quantity surveying for complex projects, preparing cost plans, and overseeing junior staff. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of procurement methods and forms of contract.
• Chartered status (MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties for complex projects.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and budgets at various design stages.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes including BOQ production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

FIDIC

NEC

Job description

About The Role

Overview:
Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of cost consultancy services on high-value construction projects across sectors such as data centres, healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties for complex projects.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and feasibility studies at various design stages.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes, including BOQ production and bid evaluations.
• Conduct value engineering, risk assessments, and cost control strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administer contracts (e.g., FIDIC, JCT, NEC), including assessing variations, EOTs, and preparing final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to manage commercial expectations and resolve disputes or claims.
• Oversee the work of junior quantity surveyors and provide mentorship and guidance.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and recommendations for stakeholders and senior management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of various procurement methods and standard forms of contract (FIDIC, NEC, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Chartered status (MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale or technically complex projects (e.g., data centres, hospitals, infrastructure).

About Us

Currie & Brown is one of the world’s leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients in respect of the management and utilisation of their physical assets, and is differentiated by innovation, expertise and experience.

With principal offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Shanghai, we operate throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East.