TSA Riley
Senior Quantity Surveyor | High-Rise Residential - London, UK
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About The Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in central London (Blackfriars area), contributing to high-profile developments across the London area.
At TSA Riley, we are expanding our cost management team and are seeking a skilled professional with the expertise and confidence to lead landmark projects. We are currently delivering cost management services on behalf of a diverse range of clients, with a strong focus on large-scale, high-rise residential developments in key urban centres across London.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with proven experience in the residential sector, especially those with a background in Build to Rent (BTR), student accommodation, and/or high-rise residential projects.
Ideal candidates will be chartered, possess strong technical capabilities, and demonstrate a track record of successfully managing complex developments. A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients are essential, as we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in every aspect of our service.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting, growing business that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth. If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding position where your contribution will have real impact, we encourage you to get in touch.
About Your Responsibilities
Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial quality.
- Leading valuations, variations, payment recommendations, and monthly financial reporting.
- Monitoring commercial performance, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting corrective actions.
- Tracking contractual obligations, project changes, and financial risks, escalating when required.
- Resolving contractual queries, addressing challenges, and mitigating potential commercial disputes.
- Maintaining cost data, contract records, and reports using TSA Riley systems and templates.
- Maintaining clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners.
- Managing client expectations to support satisfaction and build strong, trusted relationships.
- Collaborating with project teams to support performance, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Managing commercial compliance and contributing to risk management practices in line with TSA Riley standards.
- Contributing to proposals, benchmarking, sector initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
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About You
- Proven experience at delivering quantity surveying or commercial services in a consulting or client-side environment.
- Proven experience of operating in a strong client facing Senior Quantity Surveying role on major residential projects.
- A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or a similarly related discipline. Ideally this will be accredited by the RICS.
- Holding a professional accreditation with a relevant body such as the RICS.
- Proven ability to carry out the full spectrum of pre and post contract duties, including 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.
- Brings critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support effective commercial delivery.
- Experience of working in agile environments and contributing to cross-functional teams.
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About Us
TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.
Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.
Plan. Deliver. Optimise. We call this project consulting.
We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.
About 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.
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