Senior Quantity Surveyor (Healthcare)

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or Senior Cost Manager with a background in healthcare or complex public-sector projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to take ownership of major commissions, provide strategic commercial advice and develop your leadership capabilities within an established construction consultancy? We are working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager to join its growing cost management team in Tunbridge Wells. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional to lead projects from initial feasibility through to completion, manage client relationships and oversee the delivery of high-quality cost management services. You will work across a diverse portfolio of healthcare and public-sector projects, including major capital developments, hospital refurbishments, estate improvement programmes, compliance-led works and infrastructure upgrades. Many projects will involve operational environments where patient safety, clinical continuity, regulatory compliance and careful stakeholder management are essential. Alongside healthcare, there may be opportunities to work across other complex sectors, including education, life sciences and wider public-sector developments. The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial management and successful delivery of projects, acting as a key point of contact for clients and providing professional advice throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities will include: Leading cost management commissions from feasibility and business case development through to construction and final account. Acting as the primary day-to-day client contact, developing trusted relationships and providing clear, commercially focused advice. Preparing and reviewing cost estimates, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, risk allowances, benchmarking and commercial reports. Developing procurement strategies, managing tender processes and providing recommendations on contractor selection and contract arrangements. Overseeing post-contract cost management, including valuations, forecasting, change control, cost reporting and final account negotiations. Administering and advising on JCT, NEC and other relevant construction contracts. Managing project budgets, commercial risks, programme considerations and value engineering opportunities. Working with healthcare clients and estates teams to deliver projects within live operational environments, considering phasing, decant requirements, clinical continuity and compliance. Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clinical, estates, finance, design, contractor and other project stakeholders. Establishing effective project governance, reporting procedures and commercial controls. Managing project resources, fee forecasts, scope changes, invoicing and overall commission performance. Reviewing technical outputs, maintaining quality standards and ensuring accurate project records. Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, delegating responsibilities and encouraging professional development. Contributing to bids, presentations, client account development and opportunities for repeat business. Promoting best practice in sustainability, health and safety, digital delivery and continuous improvement. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: Significant experience delivering quantity surveying or cost management services within healthcare, public-sector or other complex built-environment projects. Experience within a construction consultancy or a similar client-facing commercial environment. A proven track record of independently managing projects and maintaining client relationships from feasibility through to completion. Experience working on healthcare estates, major capital projects, refurbishment schemes, backlog maintenance o