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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Associate Director)
South London

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Associate Director) for well known Cost Management consultancy who specialise in Healthcare projects across the UK. The client require someone from an electrical bias, with a strong background in pre-contract work and cost planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-contract cost management of major healthcare projects from feasibility through to contract award.
• Prepare and oversee detailed cost plans throughout all RIBA design stages.
• Produce elemental cost estimates and benchmarking using current market intelligence.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients to support informed investment decisions.
• Manage cost planning, value engineering and option appraisals without compromising project objectives.
• Review and challenge design proposals to ensure cost efficiency and commercial viability.
• Develop procurement strategies and advise on appropriate contract and tendering approaches.
• Lead the preparation of tender documentation, pricing schedules and bills of quantities where appropriate.
• Evaluate tender returns, prepare tender reports and negotiate with contractors.
• Manage project risk, contingency allowances and cost forecasting throughout the design process.
• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide specialist commercial advice relating to Electrical MEP systems within complex healthcare environments.
• Mentor and develop Cost Managers and Senior Cost Managers, promoting technical excellence across the team.
• Support business development activities, client relationship management and work-winning opportunities.
• Contribute to resource planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent is preferred.
• Significant experience within a consultancy environment delivering major construction projects.
• Demonstrable expertise in pre-contract cost management and cost planning.
• Extensive experience delivering healthcare projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical MEP systems and associated construction costs.
• Excellent understanding of procurement routes, tendering strategies and standard forms of contract.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present commercial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and developing high-performing commercial teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on acute hospitals, specialist healthcare facilities or complex clinical environments.
• Knowledge of HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) and healthcare design standards.
• Experience of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Familiarity with digital cost management tools and cost planning software.
• Experience supporting business development and framework appointments.

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