Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Oxford
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
Salary: Sectors: Retail, Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure
An award-winning cost consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead on the commercial delivery of projects across a broad client base in Oxford and the wider region. This is a leadership role for a commercially astute professional who can confidently oversee full project lifecycles and provide strategic cost advice across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on retail.
This role would suit an experienced SQS seeking autonomy, career progression, and the opportunity to mentor others within a supportive and expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of cost management from feasibility through to final account.
- Lead the preparation and evaluation of tenders and contract documentation.
- Manage procurement, valuations, variations, and cost reporting across live projects.
- Provide expert commercial input and cost advice to clients and internal teams.
- Chair commercial meetings with contractors and project stakeholders.
- Lead contract administration duties under JCT (Design & Build, Traditional, etc.).
- Oversee value engineering, risk management, and project audits.
- Mentor junior members of the cost team and support their professional development.
Candidate Requirements:
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or related subject.
- 5+ years’ experience, ideally with consultancy background.
- Proven leadership on complex projects across multiple sectors.
- Strong contractual knowledge, particularly of JCT forms.
- Excellent client-facing, reporting, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient with cost management tools and Microsoft Office.
- MRICS preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Health & wellness benefits
- Exposure to high-profile clients and varied project sectors
- Support for professional development and chartership
- Collaborative, team-focused working environment