Senior Quantity Surveyor

Seeking a Senior QS to join our Manchester cost management team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects. At TSA Riley, we bring together diverse expertise, strong technical capability, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes across the built environment. This role offers exposure to a broad and challenging portfolio, working alongside a high-performing, collaborative team and partnering with an established client base built on long-standing relationships and trust.

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 when required; Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes; Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports 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, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

Proven experience delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment; Proven experience operating in a strong client-facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on projects across multiple sectors of the built environment; A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline; Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre and post contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration; Strong people management skills with experience in delegating work effectively to junior members of staff and mentoring their development; 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; Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery; Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams

Nice to have

Chartered status with RICS; Significant progress towards APC diary; RICS accreditation of tertiary qualification; Professional accreditation with RICS; Prior experience acting in Employers Agent role

Benefits

Hybrid working; Flexible working