Senior Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Leicestershire for your next step in a UK-leading construction consultancy?

We're recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Kibworth to join a highly respected, award-winning Chartered Quantity Surveying practice with a strong portfolio across residential, healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering genuine team leadership responsibility, a clear pathway to senior progression, and the chance to work within a people-first business that truly invests in its team.

If you're a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, or working towards RICS chartership, ready to lead projects and people in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Client

Our client is a Chartered Quantity Surveying practice, offering a comprehensive range of construction consultancy services including quantity surveying, project management, employer's agent, insurance and claims surveying, and clerk of works across the UK.

Their portfolio spans residential, healthcare, conservation, industrial, and commercial construction. Much of their work comes through repeat business and personal recommendation which is a testament to the quality of their service and the strength of their client relationships.

They hold Investors in People Gold status and are proud of the welcoming, people-focused culture they've built. This is a business that backs its people, offering structured CPD, flexible working, and a commitment to helping every team member fulfil their potential.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Leicester, you'll take the lead on a range of complex construction projects whilst also managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors, Assistants, and Trainees. You'll act as the principal point of contact with clients and design team consultants, taking full ownership of QS and project management service delivery across your portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager from a consultancy background who is ready to step into a client-facing, team-leading role with autonomy and commercial responsibility.

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

• Leading end-to-end quantity surveying and cost management across a portfolio of construction projects simultaneously
• Supervising, mentoring, and line managing a team of Quantity Surveyors, Assistants, and Trainees to help them fulfil their potential
• Acting as the principal point of contact with project clients and design team consultants, delivering an exceptional standard of service
• Managing key client accounts, nurturing long-term relationships and identifying new work opportunities
• Acting as Employer's Agent on Design and Build projects and Contract Administrator on Traditional contracts
• Overseeing procurement, contract administration, cost planning, and tender evaluations
• Actively promoting the practice's services through networking, business development, and marketing events
• Ensuring compliance with the company's Quality Environmental Management System across all projects
• Undertaking a minimum of 20 hours CPD annually and supporting in-house training events

Person Specification

To be successful in this Senior Quantity Surveyor role in Leciester, you will bring extensive experience in quantity surveying and cost management from a consultancy background.

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or a related discipline
• Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieving chartership within two years
• Extensive experience running your own projects from a construction consultancy background
• Proven ability to manage large projects independently and simultaneously
• Experience managing and developing a team, with strong line management skills
• Proficiency in measurement software, ideally CostX
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected construction consultancy practices, with genuine scope to shape your team, grow your client portfolio, and progress into senior leadership.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, your package will include:

• Competitive salary + package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Structured CPD and professional development support
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear progression pathway within a growing and ambitious practice

Apply Now - Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in Leicester

Take the next step in your quantity surveying career with one of the UK's leading construction consultancies today.

Apply now and if your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to send you the full details on the company and role.

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