Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our clients in delivering high-profile developments within the fast-paced retail sector. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing the full range of pre- and post-contract duties while overseeing a portfolio of projects and programmes. Experience within the retail sector or other fast-paced environments is highly valued. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships, working collaboratively with clients and project teams, and delivering outstanding results. As part of our successful and growing Cost Management team, you will play a key role in delivering projects across the built environment, contributing throughout the entire project lifecycle from early-stage cost planning and procurement through to contract administration and final account. Your initial focus will be supporting one or more established retail clients, acting as the lead Senior Quantity Surveyor across a range of exciting developments.

Responsibilities

Acting as the lead Senior Quantity Surveyor for established retail clients across a range of developments; 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 at delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment; Proven experience of operating in a strong client facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on fast-paced environments in the retail sector or similar; 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 in a positive and proactive manner; 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 of working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams

Nice to have

RICS Chartered status or significant progress towards chartership with the majority of APC requirements completed; professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS; prior experience of acting in the Employers Agent role

Benefits

Hybrid working as standard practice; flexible working opportunities; dedicated internal APC training programme; opportunities for professional growth and career progression; equal opportunity employer; recruitment process adjustments available