Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Newcastle, UK

Seeking a Senior QS to join our Newcastle cost management team and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, high‑value projects across multiple sectors of the built environment.

We offer exposure to a broad and challenging portfolio, working alongside a high‑performing, collaborative team and partnering with an established client base built on long‑standing relationships and trust. At this level we seek candidates who can bring strong experience from a client‑facing consultancy environment, proven technical capability across complex projects and sound people‑management skills.

• 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.

• Proven experience delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client‑side environment.
• Proven experience in a strong client‑facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on projects across multiple sectors of the built environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline (ideally RICS accredited).
• Holding professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS is desired; open to candidates working toward it.
• 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, experience in delegating work effectively to junior members and mentoring their development.
• Prior experience of acting in the Employers Agent role would be advantageous.
• Curiosity and adaptability to work across sectors, client accounts and different delivery contexts.
• Proficiency with digital tools to support financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Reputation for high‑quality work and a collaborative, effective working style.
• Critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to cross‑functional teams.

TSA Riley is an Equal Opportunity

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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. We provide hybrid working as standard practice. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.