A well-established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Reading. Known for delivering high-quality services across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial, this consultancy offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of UK-wide projects from a client-facing position.\n\nThis is an ideal role for a Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys leading from the front - managing cost control, contract administration and procurement processes across multiple live schemes. The company offers strong professional development support, making it an excellent environment for long-term career progression.\n\nThe Senior Quantity Surveyor Role\n\nThe successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for leading cost planning and management throughout the full project lifecycle - from feasibility to final account.

You will act as the key commercial contact for clients, managing expectations and ensuring that value, risk, and performance are effectively monitored and reported.\n\nThis Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone with excellent communication skills, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and a solid understanding of both pre- and post-contract consultancy services.\n\nSenior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities\n\nLead the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and tender documentation\nManage the procurement of contractors and consultants, including analysis and recommendations\nOversee contract administration, change management and interim valuations\nPrepare and present regular cost reports and forecasts to clients\nProvide mentorship to junior Quantity Surveyors within the team\nAttend project meetings and provide strategic commercial adviceSenior Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements\n\nMinimum 6-8 years' Quantity Surveying experience within a consultancy environment\nRICS accredited degree and MRICS status preferred\nProven experience across multiple sectors including commercial or public sector\nPre and post contract knowledge with strong cost reporting skills\nExcellent understanding of UK construction contracts (JCT/NEC)\nStrong client-facing skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationshipsIn Return\n\nSalary of £65,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)\n25 days holiday + bank holidays\nFlexible hybrid working (Reading office base)\nPension and private healthcare\nSupportive, structured career development\nExposure to a wide range of complex, high-value projectsIf you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.\n\n(phone number removed)\n\nReference #DM21055\n\nQuantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy