Autonomous Senior Quantity Surveyor - Oxford Projects

Brandon James; Wytham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied project portfolio

Direct client responsibility

Professional development support

Mentoring junior team members

Clear progression to Associate level

Collaborative consultancy environment

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Oxford-based cost management team. You will own projects from feasibility through procurement and final account, working directly with clients, consultants and contractors.

This role offers greater autonomy within a smaller, hands-on consultancy environment, with access to technically interesting projects across science, education, commercial and residential sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline.
• Strong UK PQS / construction consultancy experience.
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership.
• Proven pre- and post-contract cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commissions from early feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final accounts.
• Provide clear commercial advice, manage project costs and help shape procurement strategy.
• Support junior colleagues while building relationships with clients across Oxford's property and development market.

Skills

Quantity Surveying degree

UK PQS experience

MRICS

Cost management

Tender documentation

Procurement advice

Valuations

Final accounts

JCT contracts knowledge

Client-facing

Mentoring

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualified or in progress

UK chartered status

Job description

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Oxford-based cost management team. You will own projects from feasibility through procurement and final account, working directly with clients, consultants and contractors.

This role offers greater autonomy within a smaller, hands-on consultancy environment, with access to technically interesting projects across science, education, commercial and residential sectors.