Associate Quantity Surveyor

Henley Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team and deliver major, technically complex projects across the UK, including Data Centres, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use and Residential sectors. The role offers a salary up to £85,000 plus benefits and a discretionary bonus.

You will work closely with the QS Director, taking a lead role within project teams, shaping commercial strategy and mentoring junior colleagues to drive performance and client satisfaction on

Qualifications

• MRICS status, or a clear pathway towards chartership
• Strong pre- and post-contract experience
• Experience across Data Centres, Infrastructure or other complex construction sectors
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to lead teams and influence key decisions
• Interest in developing people and building high-performing teams
• Ambition to progress into a more senior leadership position

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of cost plans, estimates and procurement strategies
• Managing valuations, cost reporting, change control and contract administration
• Supporting the negotiation and settlement of claims and final accounts
• Identifying and managing commercial risk from inception through to completion
• Acting as a trusted client advisor and key point of contact
• Leading and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors
• Supporting the development of commercial strategy and project delivery
• Contributing to business development and long-term client relationships

Job description

Associate Quantity Surveyor

Data Centres | Infrastructure | Major Projects

Up to £85,000 + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team and play a key role in the delivery of major, technically complex projects across the UK.

With a strong pipeline of Data Centre, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use and Residential projects, this is an opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to step into a high-impact role with genuine scope to influence projects, clients and the wider business.

The successful candidate will work closely with the QS Director, taking a lead role within project teams, shaping commercial strategy and mentoring junior colleagues.

The Role

The Associate Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of key commercial functions across the project lifecycle, including:

• Leading the development of cost plans, estimates and procurement strategies
• Managing valuations, cost reporting, change control and contract administration
• Supporting the negotiation and settlement of claims and final accounts
• Identifying and managing commercial risk from inception through to completion
• Acting as a trusted client advisor and key point of contact
• Leading and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors
• Supporting the development of commercial strategy and project delivery
• Contributing to business development and long-term client relationships

The Person

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record in large-scale construction and complex programmes.

They will ideally bring:

• Strong pre- and post-contract experience
• Experience across Data Centres, Infrastructure or other complex construction sectors
• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to project delivery
• MRICS status, or a clear pathway towards chartership
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• The confidence to lead teams and influence key decisions
• A genuine interest in developing people and building high-performing teams
• Commercial awareness and the ambition to progress into a more senior leadership position

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional QS role. It offers the chance to become a key player within a growing consultancy, working directly with senior leadership and high-profile clients on some of the UK's most technically advanced projects.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Up to £85,000 base salary
• Benefits package
• Discretionary bonus
• Exposure to major Data Centre and Infrastructure projects
• Significant long-term career progression
• A genuine fast-track route towards Director level
• High levels of client exposure and commercial responsibility
• The opportunity to help shape the growth and direction of the business
• A progressive environment where initiative, leadership and ambition are rewarded

For an Associate Quantity Surveyor looking to step beyond project delivery and make a genuine impact at senior level, this is an opportunity worth exploring