Quantity Surveyor

Lemon Drizzle Recruitment

Quantity Surveyor

Construction Cost Consultancy
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne – Hybrid
Salary: Up to 50k + 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 chance 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: Up to £50k (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 (RICS-accredited)

* 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