TSA Riley
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Residential | Birmingham, UK
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – TSA Riley, Birmingham Office
About the Role
TSA Riley are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Birmingham. This position will involve taking full ownership of cost management across pre- and post-contract duties on a variety of built environment projects, with a focus on large-scale, high-value residential developments (including mid-to-high-rise, city-centre, and build-to-rent projects). The role will also include mentoring junior staff, ensuring effective delegation and continuous professional development within the office.
Responsibilities
- Cost leadership – Taking ownership of cost planning, estimating, procurement, and contract administration to ensure commercial excellence.
- Financial oversight – Leading valuations, variations, payment advising, and monthly financial reporting to track project financial health.
- Commercial risk management – Monitoring performance, identifying risks/opportunities, and advising on corrective actions.
- Contractual compliance – Ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, tracking changes, and mitigating risks—escalating issues as required.
- Dispute resolution – Addressing contractual queries and commercial disputes proactively.
- Reporting & documentation – Maintaining cost data, contract records, and client reports using TSA Riley’s proprietary systems and templates.
- Client relations – Fostering clear, responsive communication with clients and delivery partners while managing expectations to ensure satisfaction and trust.
- Team leadership – Collaborating with project teams to cultivate a positive culture, share best practices, and mentor junior colleagues.
- Compliance & innovation – Enforcing commercial standards and contributing to TSA Riley’s risk management frameworks and future initiatives (e.g., benchmarking, continuous improvement proposals).
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Requirements
- Experience:
- Proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in a consulting or client-facing environment, specialising in large-scale residential projects (preferably including mid-to-high-rise city-centre developments or build-to-rent schemes).
- Experience operating in the Employer’s Agent/Employer’s Representative role is a strong advantage.
- Full-spectrum pre- and post-contract expertise—cost planning, procurement, estimating, and contract administration.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff, delegate workloads, and foster professional growth.
- Ability to work across multiple sectors, clients, and project contexts with adaptability.
- Qualifications & Accreditation:
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying (preferably RICS-accredited).
- Preferred: Chartered membership (MRICS or equivalent); applications from candidates working towards accreditation will also be considered.
- Technical & Soft Skills:
- Proficiency with digital cost management tools for tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and dispute-resolution skills.
- Experience contributing to agile environments and cross-functional teams.
- Collaboration-focused mindset to support TSA Riley’s innovative, ethical, and value-driven culture.
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What We Offer
- Purposeful work: Challenge, variety, and growth within a highly reputable consultancy guiding clients through every stage of the project lifecycle (Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise).
- Support & development: Training, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Flexible work: As standard, TSA Riley offers hybrid working and accommodates applications for non-traditional roles (e.g., part-time).
- Values-driven culture: Four core principles:
- We win together – Open collaboration, global teamwork.
- We own it, always – Integrity and accountability.
- We focus on what matters – Sustainability and long-term impact.
- We are curious – Innovation through agility.
- Equal opportunities: TSA Riley encourages applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support diversity throughout the recruitment process.
To apply: Contact recruitment@tsariley.uk No agencies, please.
About TSA Riley Established in 1890 (London) and 1980s (Asia Pacific), TSA Riley is a 130-year-old consultancy specialising in project consulting. Our services—cost management, decarbonisation advice, dispute resolution, and full-life cycle support—help clients realise greater value from their assets. We’re bigger than a firm, smaller than a corporation, blending expertise with personal service for transformative outcomes.
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