Senior Quantity Surveyor | Agent | Residential

We're seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know-how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry.

TSA Riley is a global organisation, 1,000 people strong. We provide expert project consultancy across project management, cost management, advisory, ESG, and asset management, and our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Visit our work and grow with us page for information about our graduate, apprenticeship, and professional development programmes, or apply for an advertised position below. We'd love to hear from you.

Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.

Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.

Approach challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge and skills.

TSA Riley in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background of operating in the Employer's Agent role to join our Residential Sector team. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing our residential expertise and supporting the continued growth of this strategically important sector.

The successful candidate will work closely with a range of Registered Providers and Investment Partnerships across the Cambridge region, delivering Employer's Agent services on affordable housing developments. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that make a meaningful social impact while working within a collaborative and highly respected team.

To thrive in this role, you will bring proven experience in a client-facing environment, delivering a full range of pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying and Employer's Agent services. We are seeking a well-rounded professional who combines technical excellence with the ability to lead, influence, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

TSA Riley is proud to partner with some of the largest organisations in the affordable housing sector and is actively engaged in several local and national framework agreements. As this area of our business continues to grow, it presents exciting opportunities for career progression, professional development, and long‑term impact.

If you are motivated, ambitious, and eager to play a key role in TSA Riley's ongoing success, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Leading end-to-end commercial delivery, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, budget, and programme targets.
• Overseeing cost planning, estimating, procurement, valuations, variations, and monthly financial reporting.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders through clear, responsive communication.
• Applying sound judgement to identify and manage commercial risks, resolve issues, and capture opportunities early.
• Driving financial performance through effective budget control, contract administration, and management of scope changes.
• Using TSA Riley's digital tools and systems to track costs, monitor risk, and support quality reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with project governance, quality, and safety frameworks from a commercial perspective.
• Leading and supporting team members with clear direction, regular feedback, and a focus on development and high performance.
• Supporting ongoing client growth by identifying opportunities and contributing to positive project outcomes.
• Contributing to business growth by supporting pipeline development, participating in bids and pursuits, and advancing sector initiatives.

• A tertiary qualification in a field relevant to this job role, such as Quantity Surveying or a similar equivalent.
• Professional membership to a…