Associate Quantity Surveyor in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate / Executive QS to engage in high-profile, multi-million-pound residential and student accommodation projects. This role requires depth in cost planning, contract administration, and commercial management. Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS, and 3-10 years of relevant experience, particularly in Build-to-Rent or Purpose-Built Student Accommodation sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Consultancy experience in high-value residential, Build-to-Rent, or Purpose-Built Student Accommodation projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for BtR/PBSA projects.
• Prepare BoQs, estimates, and cost reports.
• Administer contracts and manage variations.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development.
• Identify risk and value-engineering opportunities.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Planning

Contract Administration

Commercial Management

Client Relations

Leadership

Risk Management

CostX

MS Office

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

CostX

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate / Executive QS with experience in Build-to-Rent (BtR) or Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA). This role offers exposure to high-profile, multi-million-pound residential and student accommodation projects, working across cost planning, contract administration, and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting for BtR/PBSA projects.
• Prepare BoQs, estimates, cost reports, and manage final accounts.
• Administer contracts, manage variations, valuations, and interim payments.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development.
• Identify risk, value-engineering opportunities, and ensure projects remain on budget.

Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS or equivalent; 3-10 years' post-qualification experience.
• Consultancy experience, ideally in high-value residential, BtR, or PBSA projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing skills.
• Confident managing projects from feasibility through to final account.
• Proficiency in CostX and MS Office.

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