Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or Cost Management Lead seeking a high-impact role with a UK-leading Construction Consultancy in Leicester?

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to spearhead Cost Management delivery for flagship commercial, logistics, and mixed-use projects across the East Midlands. This permanent role offers professional autonomy, a competitive salary up to £70k, and a clear, structured pathway into Associate Director positions.

Join an established multi-award winning construction consultancy with hybrid working and the chance to shape cost management strategies on high-profile construction schemes.

Our client is a highly successful construction consultancy based in Leicester. They are an internationally renowned firm, delivering bespoke project management, cost management, and contract administration services across diverse sectors including logistics, infrastructure, residential, and commercial developments. With a multi-award winning team of expert professionals, they have built long-standing relationships through their commitment to delivering excellence and maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.

Their collaborative one-team approach, combined with vast expertise, ensures they consistently outperform expectations and provide best-in-class solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leicester, you'll lead cost management services on complex construction projects, managing client relationships and mentoring junior quantity surveying staff. You'll provide expert commercial advice across project lifecycles, from initial cost planning through procurement to final account settlement under NEC and JCT contracts.

This is an excellent senior quantity surveying opportunity for someone ready to take on greater responsibility within a consultancy known for delivering excellence and maintaining ethical practices across all projects.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Leicester, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead cost management and quantity surveying services across diverse construction projects
• Manage commercial delivery including cost planning and procurement strategies
• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors
• Lead commercial meetings with clients, contractors and design teams
• Oversee budget management, risk assessment and value engineering initiatives
• Ensure compliance with RICS standards and quality frameworks
• Support tender submissions and client relationship management

To be successful in this Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Leicester, you will bring substantial post-qualification experience with demonstrable leadership capabilities.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Principal QS or cost management lead
• RICS-accredited (MRICS) or working towards with strong CPD record
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and mentoring staff
• Excellent client-facing abilities and commercial negotiation expertise
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline
• Experience across commercial, residential or logistics sectors preferred

This is an impressive opportunity to join a successful consultancy with diverse project pipelines across seven offices and a commitment to outperforming in every market they operate.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll influence commercial strategy with clear progression to Associate or Director positions.

Package includes:

• Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid policy
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• 5% employer and employee pension contributions
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Paid RICS membership and CPD support
• Reviews every 6 months for professional and personal development

Apply Now: Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in Leicester

Kick-start your senior cost management career with a consultancy delivering bespoke services across the Midlands.

Apply today and if your application is successful, we’ll contact you within 48 hours, sending full details about this impressive opportunity in construction consultancy.

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