Associate Quantity Surveyor

Macconvilles; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Support for ongoing CPD

Hybrid working

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 additional days for Christmas

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Brighton is seeking an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in cost management and contract administration. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, among other qualifications. This role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth. Interested applicants should send their CV and work examples to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a Quantity Surveying / cost management role.
• Track record of delivering projects from inception to handover.
• Experience with JCT contracts as an Employer's Agent.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Contribute to generating leads and growing the client portfolio.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Cost management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

MRICS or similar accreditation

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary negotiable subject to experience and qualifications in Hybrid

MacConvilles is a long‑established, award‑winning multidisciplinary consultancy working across London and the South East. Known for delivering outstanding results with a genuinely personal touch, we support clients across sectors including healthcare, education, heritage, commercial, residential, science and the arts.

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our Brighton office. This is a key role for someone who brings strong technical capability in cost management and contract administration, and who is excited by the opportunity to help grow and shape our QS offering within the consultancy.

If you’re driven, client‑focused and excited by the idea of contributing to a forward‑thinking, close‑knit team — we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an enthusiastic, proactive individual with:

• Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in a Quantity Surveying / cost management role
• A strong track record of delivering projects from inception to handover, pre‑ and post‑contract
• Experience administering JCT (and similar) contracts, including Employer’s Agent roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client‑facing situations
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and a clear focus on value for money and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with CostX or similar is beneficial
• MRICS (or working towards) or membership of another relevant professional body

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in the quality of their work, enjoys a varied and commercially focused workload, and thrives in an environment where autonomy and responsibility are balanced with support and collaboration.

Why Join MacConvilles?

We offer the best of both worlds: a genuinely friendly, supportive team culture and the scale and variety of projects that keep every day interesting. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, trusted to deliver independently, and encouraged to develop your technical, commercial and leadership skills.

In return, we offer:

• Contributory pension
• Support for ongoing CPD and professional accreditation
• Hybrid working to help balance work and life
• Opportunities to influence and grow our Quantity Surveying service
• 24 days plus bank holidays plus 2 days gifted by MacConvilles for Christmas

We’re proud to foster a culture that values transparency, collaboration and long‑term thinking. MacConvilles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What Success Looks Like

Following your probation, you’ll be measured on:

• Client satisfaction, repeat business and strength of relationships
• Contributing to new leads, fee growth and development of your client portfolio
• Effective financial management, profitability and delivery of your projects
• Supporting team development and contributing to the profile of the QS service

This role offers real scope to shape your future, grow your client base and make a meaningful contribution to the direction of the consultancy.

Apply Today

If you’re ready for a role that combines leadership, technical challenge and the chance to help shape a growing Quantity Surveying service, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have the skills to be part of our professional, friendly team, please apply with your CV together with some examples of your recent work to:[e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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