Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: London / Birmingham (Hybrid)
Salary: c£65,000 + Benefits
Sector: Construction / Mixed-Use Developments

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of complex, high-value city-centre mixed-use developments.

This is a role for someone who can already operate independently commercially, but still has the drive to push toward Senior QS / Associate level.

You’ll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle from early-stage cost planning through to final account on projects that actually test your commercial ability.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

* Preparation of cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies

* Supporting procurement processes (BoQs, tender analysis, contractor selection)

* Managing valuations, variations, and change control

* Ongoing cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting

* Supporting delivery across mixed-use developments (residential, commercial, retail, leisure)

You’ll be working in live project environments, not sat producing reports in isolation.

Project Exposure

Complex city-centre developments

Mixed-use schemes including:

Residential

Commercial / Office

Retail & Leisure

Public realm

Involvement in risk reviews, value engineering, and cost optimisation — proper commercial exposure.

Stakeholder Engagement

* Engaging with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities

* Contributing to meetings, site discussions, and workshops

* Building strong working relationships through clear, proactive communication

What We’re Looking For

* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar

* 5+ years’ experience within cost management / commercial roles

* Experience within mixed-use or complex developments (preferred)

* Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts

Confident in:

* Cost reporting

* Variations

* Procurement processes

* Strong numerical and analytical skills

The Right Character

* Commercially switched-on with a desire to progress

* Curious and proactive — wants to understand the “why,” not just the task

* Organised and reliable — delivers consistently

* Confident communicator — comfortable in front of clients

* Ambitious — working toward chartership and long-term progression

What’s On Offer

* Salary circa £65,000 + benefits

* Clear route to Senior QS / Associate level

* Support toward RICS chartership (structured mentoring)

* Exposure to high-profile, complex developments

* Collaborative, professional environment