Associate Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK); Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional consultancy in England is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage high-value projects and lead a small team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and hold an MRICS qualification. This role offers opportunities for career progression within the firm, competitive salary, and benefits including a bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Structured bonus scheme

Market-leading holiday allowance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor post-degree qualification.
• Excellent client-facing skills and experience in business development.
• Aim to develop into or continue in a senior management position.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects valued around £20m from feasibility to project handover.
• Undertake full quantity surveying and cost management including pre-contract tenders.
• Manage a small team of quantity surveyors and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Business development

Team management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS qualification

Job description

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Salary: c£80k-£85k basic plus a competitive package including a structured bonus scheme, market-leading holiday allowance, and pension.

Company & Project: Apple Technical Recruitment is currently recruiting for a successful regional consultancy to hire an Associate-level candidate. The role involves joining a profitable, privately owned consultancy with a busy project pipeline extending through 2025 and 2026, secured schemes with repeat clients, and planned growth. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in an office with a healthy pipeline, manage 1-2 quantity surveyors, and work with a developed client portfolio on a repeat basis.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will lead projects valued around £20m, from feasibility to project handover, undertaking full quantity surveying and cost management including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration across JCT and NEC contracts, including Design and Build. The role also involves managing a small team of quantity surveyors and maintaining client relationships.

This is a senior strategic position within a successful consultancy, offering opportunities for further career progression into senior management and leadership roles.

Minimum Requirements:

• Over 10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor post-degree qualification.
• MRICS Chartered Surveyor.
• Excellent client-facing skills and experience in business development and maintaining networks.
• Aiming to develop into or continue in a senior management position.
• Previous roles: Associate Quantity Surveyor, Associate Cost Manager, Director, or Head of Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications & Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. MRICS qualification required.

Application Process: To learn more about this Associate position or other vacancies, please email your current CV to Jess Quinn. Your CV will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if of interest.

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