Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing Project Management and Quantity Surveying team based in Nottingham. This role is ideal for a driven, client-focused professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality consultancy services across the built environment.

This is the perfect next step for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor looking to take on more responsibility, lead project teams, and play a key role in developing client relationships within a dynamic and collaborative consultancy environment.

Our client is a respected consultancy, renowned for providing first-class Quantity Surveying and Project Management services across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, leisure, and refurbishment.

Trusted by high-profile clients, they deliver projects from inception through to completion with integrity, accuracy, and a focus on client satisfaction. Their growing portfolio and commitment to excellence make this a great environment for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to thrive in a forward-thinking, people-first consultancy.

As a Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor, you’ll lead a range of exciting construction projects and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors, Assistants, and Apprentices. You’ll serve as the key contact for clients, overseeing both the commercial and delivery aspects of your projects, and play a vital role in maintaining and growing key client accounts.

You will also contribute to the development of your team through mentoring and training, while actively seeking new business opportunities and promoting the company at networking events and industry functions.

Your key responsibilities as a Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor will include:

Leading and delivering multiple construction projects simultaneously

Managing and mentoring junior staff, supporting their development and progression

Acting as the principal point of contact for clients and design teams

Managing key client accounts, nurturing relationships, and identifying new work opportunities

Delivering cost consultancy and project management services from feasibility to final account

Conducting Employer’s Agent duties on design and build projects

Contributing to in-house CPD programmes and technical development

Promoting the consultancy at networking events and maintaining a presence within the local and national market

Ensuring all services are delivered in line with the company’s Quality Management System

Providing an exceptional level of client service across all projects

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related subject

Chartered status with MRICS (or a strong commitment to achieving it within three years)

Minimum of 3 years’ experience running your own projects in a consultancy environment

Proficiency in measurement techniques – ideally using CostX software

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal

Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience

Analytical thinking and confident decision-making abilities

Meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to quality

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with a willingness to travel across the UK as required

In return for your expertise and leadership, our client offers a competitive and rewarding package tailored to support your growth and wellbeing:

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Car allowance and business mileage reimbursement

Employer pension contributions

Annual performance-based bonus

Flexible and hybrid working options

Comprehensive professional development support, including CPD and MRICS

Full APC support for candidates still progressing toward chartered status

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company laptop and mobile phone

Regular social events and team-building activities

Friendly, inclusive and professional working culture

Clear path for career advancement and leadership development

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