Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

Ridgeway & Co are proud to be working with one of the UK’s most dynamic development and construction consultancies as they look to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-profile and complex commercial developments, acting as the lead commercial expert from pre-contract through to final account.

You will be joining a forward-thinking and collaborative environment where innovation, rigour and client-focus are paramount. As a Senior QS, you will be responsible for delivering robust cost management, mentoring junior team members, and acting as a trusted advisor to the client.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as the commercial lead across multiple high-value projects.

* Manage cost planning, measurement, benchmarking and cash flow forecasting.

* Oversee interim payments, change control, tender preparation and contract negotiation.

* Serve as the main client liaison, providing detailed monthly reports and project updates.

* Lead the commercial response to contractor claims, variations, and final accounts.

* Mentor and line-manage junior QS team members, supporting their APC progression.

* Prepare and deliver high-quality client presentations and progress updates.

* Engage with the supply chain and contribute to cost benchmarking.

* Support CRM activities and contribute to business development opportunities.

* Proactively identify project risks and communicate them to senior leadership.

About You

* MRICS or equivalent chartered status (essential).

* Minimum 7+ years of relevant quantity surveying experience (preferably client-side or consultancy).

* Proven track record delivering complex commercial or mixed-use developments.

* Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

* Technically sound with a deep understanding of construction technology and contract law.

* Confident communicator with excellent presentation and client-facing skills.

* Leadership experience with ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Exposure to landmark developments across London and the UK

* Career progression within a respected and expanding organisation

* Supportive, people-focused culture with emphasis on quality and development