Senior Quantity Surveyor Consultant. LilyLifestyle

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Cheltenham

Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000 £ 70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits

An ambitious, forward-thinking consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding team. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of cost management services across a variety of complex and high‑value construction projects (£5m £50m+). You’ll play a key role in delivering excellence across pre‑ and post‑contract stages, while supporting business development, mentoring junior staff, and representing the company in sector‑wide forums and events.

This is a prime opportunity for a commercially savvy QS who is passionate about delivering best‑in‑class cost advice while driving innovation in a collaborative, high‑performance environment.

• Take full responsibility for end‑to‑end cost consultancy services on major projects
• Lead or support the delivery of multiple large‑scale projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality
• Provide clear, strategic advice to clients from early feasibility through to contract close‑out
• Promote value‑for‑money practices while managing commercial risk

• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, value engineering reports, and benchmarking studies
• Advise on procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation
• Engage supply chain and provide support through structured, competitive procurement processes

• Manage interim valuations, change control, cost reporting, and forecasting
• Prepare payment certificates, final accounts, and contract administration under JCT and NEC3
• Support dispute resolution and contribute to project commercial strategy and delivery review
• Lead or support the delivery of multiple large‑scale projects across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality
• Provide clear, strategic advice to clients from early feasibility through to contract close‑out
• Promote value‑for‑money practices while managing commercial risk

• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, value engineering reports, and benchmarking studies
• Advise on procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation
• Engage supply chain and provide support through structured, competitive procurement processes

• Manage interim valuations, change control, cost reporting, and forecasting
• Prepare payment certificates, final accounts, and contract administration under JCT and NEC3
• Support dispute resolution and contribute to project commercial strategy and delivery review

• Mentor and support Assistant QS staff in project delivery and professional development
• Support business development, including preparing bid proposals and representing the company at industry events
• Embed best practices, tools, and use of digital systems (CostX, Excel, etc.) in service delivery

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS/MCIOB qualified
• Proven experience managing projects from £5m to £50m+ in value
• Strong technical QS background with both pre‑ and post‑contract capabilities
• Track record of delivering in commercial, hotel, or leisure projects preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware, detail‑focused, and technically confident
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationally

• Salary: £55,000 £ 70,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
• Bonus: 25% profit share on new business introductions
• Pension: Up to 6% matched contribution
• Holiday: 25 days + Birthday + 8 public holidays (34 total)
• Sick Pay: 2 weeks full pay post‑probation
• Long Service Reward: month salary after 10 years
• Other Perks:
  • Company laptop
  • Paid RICS subscription fees
  • Subsidised car parking
  • Company-wide social events
  • Maternity/Paternity pay negotiable