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Senior Quantity Surveyor
June 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Senior Quantity Surveyor
Overview
Atkins Search is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Nottingham to join a well-established building design consultancy practice in North Nottinghamshire, specialising in Chartered Surveying, Project Management, and Principal Designer Services across the East Midlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Nottinghamshire to advance their career within an employee-focused organisation that values innovation, distinctiveness, long-term relationships, and professional development & growth in the construction industry.
Client
Our client is a Nottinghamshire-based construction consultancy operating with a team of highly qualified commercial management, project management, and building surveying professionals throughout the UK.
With decades of experience in high-value construction cost management, they have successfully completed projects in diverse sectors, including:
• Blue Light Services
• Commercial Developments
• Education Sector Projects
• Energy and Utilities
• Healthcare Facilities
• Hospitality Industry
• Residential Developments
Their employee-focused culture promotes leadership development, career progression, and an inclusive working environment for Senior Quantity Surveying professionals in the East Midlands.
Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor working in Nottinghamshire, your key responsibilities will include:
• Leading the preparation of detailed Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Work and Tender Documents for complex construction projects in Nottingham and surrounding areas
• Autonomously administering contracts, including reviewing payment applications and issuing interim valuation certificates under JCT, NEC and other standard forms of contract
• Providing expert guidance on different procurement routes: traditional, design and build, management contracting, etc.
• Overseeing the preparation of accurate financial reports and cashflow forecasts for internal and client use
• Directing change control procedures and variations for major Nottinghamshire construction projects
• Managing complex tender processes and developing procurement strategies for cost-effective building solutions
Responsibilities
The Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor position in Nottingham requires you to:
• Lead and deliver professional quantity surveying services to high-profile clients across multiple sectors
• Provide expert cost advice and strategic input throughout project lifecycles from inception to completion
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and oversee their professional development
• Work collaboratively with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Represent the company at senior level client meetings and site visits
• Stay at the forefront of industry standards, regulations, and best practices in construction cost management
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management
Person
The ideal candidate for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role in Nottingham will have:
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management, or a related field
• Chartered status (MRICS) with minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience
• Extensive experience working for a Private Practice, Construction Consultancy, or similar organisation
• Advanced proficiency in CostX Measurement Software
• Proven track record in managing complex construction projects and teams
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and client relationship management abilities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the UK
Remuneration
In return, the Experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham will enjoy:
• Highly competitive senior-level salary for construction professionals in the East Midlands
• Performance-related discretionary bonus schemes
• Enhanced car allowance & mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Industry leading benefits package
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with service) + Public & Bank Holidays
• Generous pension contribution
• 24/7 GP & Well-being services
• Professional development budget
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for jobs in Nottingham within a leading Construction Consultancy, apply today for this excellent leadership opportunity in the East Midlands construction sector!
Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.