Associate Quantity Surveyor & Employer's Agent

Keegans Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keegans Limited is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor & Employer's Agent in London. You will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality deliverables while mentoring a small team of surveyors. Ideal candidates will have a strong cost consultancy background, experience as an Employer's Agent, and familiarity with JCT contracts. This position offers diverse projects across various sectors with budgets ranging from £1m to £20m.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Employer’s Agent.
• Experience in residential, education, or public sector projects.
• Ability to lead meetings and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost plans and tender documentation.
• Act as Employer’s Agent from pre-contract to delivery.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate stakeholders.

Skills

Cost consultancy background

Client-facing experience

Team management

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Presentation skills

Education

MRICS or working towards MRICS

Job description

Join our London office as an Associate Quantity Surveyor & Employer's Agent.

You will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while also leading and developing a small team of surveyors. Projects span residential, education, public sector, fire remediation, retrofit, and more, with budgets ranging from £1m to £20m.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost plans and estimates, tender documentation and procurement strategies, and contract documentation and reports.
• Valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Act as Employer’s Agent, leading delivery from pre-contract to completion.
• Manage contractual and commercial aspects under JCT and/or NEC forms.
• Lead project meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes.
• Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 Quantity Surveyors or Assistants.
• Review outputs and ensure high-quality delivery across projects.
• Support development and progression of junior team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide clear, commercially sound advice as a trusted advisor.
• Present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage expectations and drive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage invoicing and forecasting for projects under your control.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong background in cost consultancy / PQS environment.
• Proven experience acting independently as an Employer’s Agent.
• Experience delivering projects in residential, education, or public sector.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presentations.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of JCT (and ideally NEC) contracts.
• Experience with MEP costing.
• MRICS or working towards MRICS designation.

To apply, visit: https://thekeegansgroup.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4181270?cid=1877