Associate Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager

Built Alliance Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Built Alliance Recruitment Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a senior-to-associate level Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager to support delivery of complex projects with a strong technical focus. The role offers a clear pathway to becoming Office Lead within a fast-growing consultancy.

You will join a team that has already established momentum, with opportunities to lead delivery on multi-million-pound schemes and contribute to business development as part of your progression.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Quantity Surveying or Project Management (RICS/QS/PM qualifications preferred).
• Experience with cost management, contract administration and cost consultancy activities.
• Ability to lead delivery on complex schemes and progress towards an Office Lead role.
• Business development experience is a bonus but not essential at this level.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of complex projects with a strong technical focus in QS or PM disciplines.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to help drive project outcomes and quality.
• Contribute to the project lifecycle from planning through to completion, ensuring value and risk management.
• Participate in early-stage project reviews and decision-making to maintain delivery timelines.

Skills

Strong QS/PM background

Cost management

Contract administration

Cost consultancy

Office Lead progression

Business development (bonus)

Job description

Overview

Built Alliance are partnering with a Sheffield-based, ambitious and fast-growing consultancy to appoint a strategic hire at Senior to Associate level in Quantity Surveying or Project Management, with a clear pathway to becoming Office Lead.

The Sheffield team is already productive, with promotions at board level forming a real opportunity for the right person to step into an integral leadership role. You would be one of the first hires from a QS/PM discipline in a team largely made up of building surveyors, providing a unique position within the business from day one.

Following a strong start to 2026, the firm has a range of projects including a multi-million-pound new build zoo facility, a major town regeneration scheme, and several education academies. Given the scale of this work, a strong technical QS or PM background is required to help lead delivery with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of complex projects with a strong technical focus in QS or PM disciplines.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to help drive project outcomes and quality.
• Contribute to the project lifecycle from planning through to completion, ensuring value and risk management.
• Participate in early-stage project reviews and decision-making to maintain delivery timelines.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong technical background in Quantity Surveying or Project Management (RICS/QS/PM related qualifications preferred).
• Experience with cost management, contract administration, and cost consultancy activities.
• Ability to lead delivery on complex schemes and to progress towards an Office Lead role.
• Business development experience is a bonus but not a pressing requirement at this level.

How to apply

If you’d like to hear more, get in touch with Rob Hayton at Built Alliance.

Keywords: RICS / QS / PM / Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager / CIOB / JCT / NEC / Project Manager / Cost Consultant