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The business works closely with a select group of clients, providing commercially focused advice throughout the development lifecycle. Its portfolio includes major residential, Build to Rent, commercial, regeneration, student accommodation and mixed-use developments, with active projects exceeding £500m in construction value. The cost consultancy team provides services from early feasibility and appraisal through procurement, tendering, value engineering, contract negotiation, cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts. The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Consultant to join the cost consultancy team, working across major high-rise and complex development projects ranging from £10m to £150m . This is a senior opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to take greater ownership of major commissions, develop client relationships and play an important role within a growing consultancy. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, providing strategic commercial and cost advice from initial feasibility and budget setting through procurement, construction and final account. The role will also involve supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team and helping to maintain the high level of service provided to clients. Key Responsibilities Lead Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy commissions across major development projects. Take responsibility for projects from feasibility through to final account. Prepare feasibility estimates, initial budgets and detailed cost plans. Develop and maintain project cost plans as designs progress. Provide senior-level commercial and cost advice to clients. Advise clients on procurement strategies and appropriate procurement routes. Prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process. Undertake detailed tender analysis and commercial comparisons. Assist with contractor selection and contract negotiations. Identify and manage value engineering opportunities. Monitor project costs against approved budgets. Produce regular cost reports and forecast final project costs. Provide commercial advice on design development and project changes. Assess and manage variations and change control. Undertake valuations and review contractor applications for payment. Monitor commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle. Negotiate and agree costs with contractors and suppliers. Assist clients with commercial issues, claims and dispute avoidance. Lead final account preparation and negotiations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and project teams. Attend client and project meetings, providing clear commercial advice and challenge. Mentor and support Assistant and intermediate Quantity Surveyors. Contribute to the continued development and growth of the cost consultancy service. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will ideally have: Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Consultant within a consultancy / PQS environment . Strong experience working on major construction and development projects. Experience within high-rise, residential, Build to Rent, commercial or mixed-use developments . Experience working on projects valued between £10m and £150m would be highly advantageous. Strong knowledge of cost planning, estimating and commercial cost control. Proven experience managing tenders and procurement processes. Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement routes. Experience with valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts. Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of project risk. Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead projects and provide senior commercial advice. Experience mentoring or developing junior surveyors. Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills. Relevant Quantity Surveying / Construction qualification. RICS Chartered status or progression towards chartership would be advantageous. What's on Offer £65,000 - £80,000 salary Package Opportunity to work on £10m-£150m high-rise and major development schemes Senior position within an established and growing consultancy Exposure to major residential, BTR, commercial and mixed-use developments Significant client-facing responsibility Opportunity to lead major cost consultancy commissions Mentoring and team leadership opportunities Career progression within a growing business Opportunity to work alongside an experienced senior management team Apply If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris . Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM Apply Building Careers UK Ltd Other Manufacturing 13 Reviews 207 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 2007 Location Skelmersdale, West Lancs Company size 51-250 About Us Building
Careers is a market leading recruitment specialist in construction, housing and
property. Based
in the North West and Yorkshire, Building Careers offers permanent and
temporary staffing solutions to both the public and private sector.  As a sustainable and profitable people
focused business, we endeavour to deliver a quality of service that is second
to none through a highly knowledgeable, committed team who put our clients and
candidates at the heart of what we do. We aim to boost business growth and
build a better and bigger construction industry in the region. At Building Careers we pride ourselves on being more
than just a construction recruitment agency – we are architects of careers and
builders of futures. With a legacy of 18 years marked by brilliance in
delivery, we have become a cornerstone in the construction industry, connecting
talent with opportunity. Sectors As a business, we specialise in over 15
different sectors within Construction and Property, recruiting the people that
put the initial ideas on the page right through to those that complete the
projects brick by brick. Our team cover both temporary and permanent
recruitment for office and site based roles across the UK and beyond. Our
professionally trained recruitment consultants dedicate their time to one
particular sector, allowing them to develop their expertise to the highest
standard within that field. Candidates We understand that the construction industry requires a unique blend of skills, experience, and cultural fit. Our team of experts goes beyond conventional recruitment, delving deep into the intricacies of each project and the specific needs of our clients. We meticulously select candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also align with the ethos of the companies they join. For job seekers, we are the pathway to fulfilling, rewarding careers. We provide guidance, support, and opportunities for growth within the dynamic world of construction. From skilled trades to management roles, we empower individuals to build careers that withstand the test of time. What do our clients think? We are the strategic partner in shaping the
future of their projects. By connecting them with top-tier talent, we
contribute to the creation of innovative, sustainable, and successful ventures
that stand as a testament to progress in the construction industry. "I have worked with Joanne Fisher
for 2.5 years...The calibre of the trades and labour she has supplied us has
been outstanding resulting in a lot of the workers being on site from the
beginning and will be likely to join us on future projects in the North West.
Joanne has continued to look after us and the workers throughout Furlough and
has been professional throughout." Michael Green, Senior Project Manager at GRAHAM What do our clients think? “In the construction industry it’s
important to find the right quality of employees. Building Careers has been
able to source the right type of candidates for all disciplines, to ensure my
business was run successfully, managed adequately and was able to deliver for
our clients. “The quality of service we received was
outstanding. They took the pressure away in sourcing the right candidates. Over
the last 15 years we have developed a trust, where Mark and his team has
sourced the correct quality candidates at any given time, no matter where in
the country. We’ve had some exceptional talent through Building Careers. Talent
that has postively influenced our bottom line. The appointment of Mark and
Building Careers has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made in
construction.” Andy McDonough, Ex-Watkin Jones MD Similar Senior Quantity Surveyor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Building Careers UK Ltd Wigan (WN1), WN1 £50000 - £60000 per annum + plus package 4 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Building Careers UK Ltd Wigan (WN1), WN1 £45000 - £55000 per annum + plus package 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor Nuclear Emeya Recruitment Limited Manchester (M27) From £60,000 to £75,000 per annum plus generous package 2 days ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Talent Hive Ltd Warrington (WA1) Up to £80,532 per annum 3 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Vital Energi Ltd Guide, Blackburn (BB1), BB1 2LD Attractive Salary + Benefits 2 days ago Quantity Surveyor FOSTER & MAY LIMITED Ancoats, Manchester (M4), M4 1PW £45000 - £55000 per annum 1 month ago Quantity Surveyor HBF Recruitment Ltd Ormskirk (L40) From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum £5000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + P 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor M & K Consult Ltd Liverpool (L1) Up to £52,000 per annum excellent package and annual bonus 2 weeks ago Senior Quantity Surveyor Barhale Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 0RS Competitive + Benefits 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Career Makers Bolton, Greater Manchester From £40,000 to £45,000 per annum + company van 1 week ago Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs in Wigan Construction jobs Construction jobs in Wigan Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Wigan Jobs in Wigan Fit Out Quantity Surveyor jobs Chartered Quantity Surveyor jobs Me Quantity Surveyor jobs Senior Survey Engineer jobs Quantity Surveyor Senior Welsh Water jobs Senior Chartered Surveyor jobs Intermediate Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor jobs Senior Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineering jobs Building Surveyor jobs Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction jobs Senior Project Surveyor jobs Graduate Quantity Surveyor jobs Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs Senior Surveyor jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy