Surveyor / Senior Surveyor - Cost Consultancy - London

Lambert Smith Hampton Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial property consultancy is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their London team. The role involves budget oversight, contract administration, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant experience, and preferably professional qualifications. This position offers significant growth opportunities within a supportive team environment. Join us in delivering high-quality cost management services across various projects.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying required.
• Professional qualifications from RICS or CIOB desirable.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring expenditure and preparing financial reports.
• Handling JCT contracts and authorising payment certificates.
• Coordinating tender processes to promote cost efficiency.

Skills

Budget oversight

Contract administration

Procurement support

Digital tools proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional qualifications (RICS or CIOB)

Tools

costX

Job description

Job Title:

Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Department:

Cost Management sitting within the London Project and Building Consultancy team

Location:

London

About us

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is one of the largest commercial property consultancies in the UK with 31 offices and over 1,000 employees. Working with commercial property owners, investors, developers and occupiers we partner with household names across many sectors in both the private and public sector. We advise on all aspects of the commercial property lifecycle including, investment, leasing, valuation, development and asset management.

Our Cost, Project & Building Consultancy teams advise our clients on the full spectrum of Cost Management, Project Management and Building Consultancy services.

Based in London but with a national remit, the Cost Management element of this team are currently delivering a variety of project management, contract administration and cost management instructions across numerous sectors on complex £multi-million new build, reconfiguration, asset enhancement, refurbishment and CAT B schemes. We collaborate across the Building Consultancy, Cost Management, Project Management and all other LSH teams to support our clients across the full spectrum of LSH services on offer.

The team strives to add more value by advising from the earliest stage; costing, undertaking feasibility and options appraisals, through programming and advising on technical aspects of development and lease agreements. Our remit covers projects across all procurement methodologies from inception to completion and handover, managing multiple stakeholders and deliverables.

A significant proportion of the instructions we receive are repeat business from our existing clients. We work hard to fully understand, meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. This has allowed us to develop strong relationships with our clients, which in turn allows them the confidence to award us with further instructions and recommendations to their partners and other potential clients.

This opportunity

The team are currently looking to recruit either a Surveyor or Senior Surveyor with a background in professional quantity surveying services. This position will act in direct support of the Cost Management Director leading the team, managing client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and mentoring / training junior members of staff and service delivery. The team, which has significant growth aspirations comprises a lead director with a mix of Associates, Graduates and Apprentices. This is a great opportunity to join the team at an exciting time of significant investment from the business to grow the team.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Budget oversight and financial reporting – monitoring expenditure, preparing reports, and ensuring sound financial control.
• Contract administration – handling JCT contracts, preparing valuations, and authorising payment certificates.
• Procurement support – coordinating tender processes, promoting cost efficiency, and following recognised best‑practice standards.
• Commercial assurance – reviewing project audits, validating cost estimates, and checking compliance with financial policies.
• Risk and change management – assessing potential financial risks and managing compensation or variation events.
• Stakeholder engagement – collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors to maintain strong working relationships.
• Digital tools proficiency – experienced in using costX and other cost management systems.
• Contractor and supplier oversight – supervising financial aspects of projects and ensuring supplier compliance.
• Client account management – managing day‑to‑day accounts and ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Team leadership and mentoring – guiding junior colleagues, supporting their professional growth, and encouraging development.

Your attributes:

• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying
• Professional qualifications and or membership of RICS or CIOB or another comparable Chartered institute is desirable. Full support will be provided to candidates seeking to attain these qualifications provided they can demonstrate suitable post education experience.
• Relevant experience and passionate about your career in Quantity Surveying.
• Interested in real estate, buildings and construction.
• Self‑motivated, ambitious and driven to develop professionally
• Able to take ownership, have pride in your work, personable, professional and presentable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We understand the value that a diverse and inclusive working environment brings to Lambert Smith Hampton. We celebrate the different perspectives and insights that people can bring through their cultures and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.