Quantity Surveyor

We’re seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know‑how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry.

TSA Riley is a global organisation of 1,000 people, offering expert project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG, and asset management. Our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.

Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.

Approach challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

Seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Manchester cost management team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex, high‑value projects.

How you’ll contribute:

• Take ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
• Lead valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor commercial performance, identify risks or opportunities, and support corrective actions.
• Track contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
• Resolve contractual queries, address challenges, and mitigate potential commercial disputes.
• Maintain cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
• Maintain clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
• Manage client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
• Collaborate with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Manage commercial compliance and contribute to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
• Contribute to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline; ideally accredited by the RICS.
• Several years of experience in delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client‑side environment.
• Progressing toward or already holding professional accreditation with the RICS.
• Exposure to working on a variety of complex projects across multiple sectors within the built environment.
• Solid understanding of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Known reputation for high‑quality work, and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Bringing critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross‑functional teams.
• Prior experience of operating the Employers Agent role would be advantageous.

Who we are:

TSA Riley has a 130‑year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution.

Our values:

• We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
• We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
• We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
• We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full‑time role and/or would require forms of flexible working.

Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.