Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Construction Cost Consultancy
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne – Hybrid
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Electric Car Salary Sacrifice / Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor—chartered with the RICS or working towards it—looking for a fast-track opportunity to progress to Associate Director?
This is a opportunity to join a well-established, successful construction cost consultancy with a clear vision: to deliver cost management to the highest standard, adding value through professional expertise and exceptional project delivery. The majority of their work comes from repeat business—a testament to their long-standing partnerships and outstanding reputation within the construction industry
About the Role
You’ll join a small, collaborative team delivering full pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple projects, predominantly within the healthcare sector.
Projects range from £500k to £300m, working with both tier 1 and regional main contractors. You’ll play a key role in managing these projects from initial enquiry through to handover, ensuring value engineering, cost control, and budget integrity throughout.
What’s on Offer
My client is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who is ambitious to progress and grow with the business. For those still working towards chartership, full APC mentorship is available – tailored to your needs.
This is a close-knit team where your input is valued. Several team members have been with the company for 20+ years, reflecting the supportive and friendly culture on offer.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
* Car allowance or salary sacrifice scheme for a fully electric vehicle
* Regular social events
* Pension scheme
* Gym membership
* Company bonus scheme
The Ideal Candidate
* Solid grounding in quantity surveying principles
* Chartered RICS status (or working towards)
* Consultancy background
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
* Capable of running projects independently
* Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
* Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively
* Detail-oriented and proactive
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Organised, reliable, and a strong time manager
* Full UK driving licence
What to Expect
The process begins with a friendly, informal chat via Teams or phone with me, Rachel Scott. If we both feel it’s a good fit, I’ll introduce you to my client for an in-person meeting with the Directors.
Interested?
To find out more, please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I value discretion—all conversations are 100% confidential.
If you’re ready to apply, click the link and I’ll be in touch.
As an independent recruiter, I pride myself on personal service. If this role isn’t the right match, your profile will be kept (in line with GDPR) for future opportunities that may suit you better.
The best part of my job is helping people progress in their careers—whether that’s now or in the future.
Rachel Scott
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment