Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Covent Garden, London WC2
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About Us

Adair is an independent multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy working across the public and private sectors.

We provide Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Project Management, Project Monitoring and Dispute Resolution services in the UK and internationally. Our clients include private individuals, developers, investors, family offices, housing associations and financial institutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in London and Epsom.

This is a varied consultancy role involving a broad range of pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across residential, mixed-use, affordable housing, prime and super-prime developments.

Responsibilities will include:

• Cost planning and feasibility estimates

• Procurement and tendering

• Preparing tender and contract documentation

• Interim valuations and payment recommendations

• Variations, cost reporting and cash-flow forecasting

• Final account negotiations

• Advising clients on commercial and contractual matters

• Managing client relationships and project instructions

• Supporting and mentoring junior surveyors

The role offers clear progression towards Associate Director and Director level.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a commercially aware and client-focused Quantity Surveyor with strong consultancy experience.

You should be confident managing projects, advising clients and delivering accurate, high-quality work across a varied portfolio.

Experience in residential, high-end refurbishment, mixed-use or development projects would be particularly beneficial.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related RICS-accredited discipline

• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

• Consultancy Quantity Surveying experience

• Strong pre-contract and post-contract knowledge

• Experience of cost planning, tendering, valuations and final accounts

• Good knowledge of JCT contracts

• Strong communication and client-management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

A competitive salary is offered depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus

• Private healthcare

• Pension

• Life insurance

• Critical illness cover

• Professional development and career progression

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