Senior Quantity Surveyor | Retail

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Retail Sector | Croydon, UK

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our clients in delivering high-profile developments within the fast-paced retail sector.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing the full range of pre- and post-contract duties while overseeing a portfolio of projects and programmes. Experience with in the retail sector or other fast-paced environments is highly valued. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships, working collaboratively with clients and project teams, and delivering outstanding results.

As part of our successful and growing Cost Management team, you will play a key role in delivering projects across the built environment. You'll contribute throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early-stage cost planning and procurement through to contract administration and final account, helping to deliver value and successful outcomes for our clients.

Your initial focus will be supporting one or more of our established retail clients, acting as the lead Senior Quantity Surveyor across a range of exciting developments. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile programmes with long-standing client partners, making a meaningful impact from day one.

At TSA Riley, we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. We have a strong track record of empowering Quantity Surveyors to perform at their best, while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career progression at every stage.

For this role, we're ideally looking for someone who has achieved Chartered status with the RICS. We also welcome applications from candidates who have made significant progress towards chartership, have completed the majority of their APC requirements, and are preparing for their final assessment. If you're close to achieving chartership, our dedicated internal APC training programme offers comprehensive support to help you reach this important milestone.

If you're looking to join a business where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your career can grow over the long term, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's grow together.

• Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
• Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
• Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

• Proven experience at delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
• Proven experience of operating in a strong client facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on fast-paced environments in the retail sector or similar.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline.
• Holding a professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS is desired, however we are open to applications from candidates who have made significant progress towards this.
• Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre and post contract duties, including cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Strong people management skills with experience in delegating work…