Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking to hire an enthusiastic and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our London cost management team. This role is suited to a Quantity Surveyor with several years' post-qualification experience, who is confident operating as a Project Quantity Surveyor and managing multiple projects concurrently. You will have demonstrable experience delivering full pre- and post-contract cost management services, taking ownership of your projects while working collaboratively with clients and project teams. At TSA Riley, we have a strong track record of empowering Quantity Surveyors to perform at their best. You will play a key role within a highly successful and fast-paced cost management team, delivering projects across the built environment and contributing throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early cost planning and procurement through to final account. While you will be given autonomy appropriate to your experience, you will also benefit from the support and collaboration of an experienced management team, providing ongoing professional guidance, peer support, and clear opportunities for progression. Your initial project exposure will involve working with our clients within the retail sector. Acting as the Project Quantity Surveyor on several exiting developments with one or more of our long-standing clients and their respective developments within this sector. We are committed to professional development at all levels. You will have access to our industry-leading APC and professional development programmes, supporting continued progression toward (or beyond) chartership and helping you take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career. TSA Riley is a growing, global consultancy with an exciting future. Join us and be part of a business where experience is recognised, responsibility is encouraged, and careers are built for the long term. Let's grow together.

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 where 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

Experience in delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment while acting in a project quantity surveying role; tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or a non-cognate degree with the ambition to pursue relevant pathways; progressing toward or already holding professional accreditation with the RICS or similar equivalent professional body; solid understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration; curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts; proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting; 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; cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders; effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences; exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks; take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments; approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset; analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement; possess a degree qualification underpinning knowledge and skills.

Nice to have

Prior project exposure in fast-paced refurbishment / fit-out developments within the retail, commercial, healthcare sector or similar; full UK driving license.

Benefits

Industry-leading APC and professional development programmes; ongoing professional guidance, peer support, and clear opportunities for progression; hybrid working as standard practice; support and collaboration of an experienced management team; autonomy appropriate to experience.