Consultant Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36,000 - £45,000

APC training programme

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Mobile and Laptop

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Consultant Quantity Surveyor for its Sunderland office to deliver cost management and contract administration across a diverse North East portfolio from feasibility to final account.

You will benefit from a proven APC training programme with MRICS support, and the role offers project ownership, client interaction, and a clear progression path within a collaborative consultancy environment. Sunderland-based with travel across the North East.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction qualification.
• Around 2-3 years' consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying experience.
• Good knowledge of pre and post-contract cost management, procurement and valuations.
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Cost management, procurement, valuations, contract administration and Employer's Agent services across multiple sectors.
• Travel across the North East; provide pre and post-contract services from inception through to final account.
• Develop APC case study experience and support MRICS qualification progress.

Skills

Quantity surveying

MRICS

APC training

Client-facing

Cost management

Procurement

Valuations

Contract administration

JCT contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction qualification

Job description

An established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Sunderland office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Quantity Surveyor seeking varied project exposure, structured career progression and full APC support within a collaborative consultancy environment.

As a Consultant Quantity Surveyor, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the North East, delivering both pre and post-contract services from inception through to completion. The role offers genuine project ownership, allowing you to remain involved throughout the full lifecycle to strengthen your technical expertise and build valuable APC case study experience. The position reflects responsibilities including cost management, procurement, valuations, contract administration and Employer's Agent services across multiple sectors.

The Role

As a Consultant Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in projects across:

• Commercial - New build offices, colleges, public realm and infrastructure schemes.
• Healthcare - GP refurbishments and extensions through to major new-build hospital developments.
• Local Authority - Public realm improvements, infrastructure and new build developments.
• Residential - Affordable housing and large-scale residential developments.
• Education - University refurbishments through to flagship developments valued at up to £80m.

Based from the Sunderland office, you'll travel across the North East, working closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver high-quality commercial advice from feasibility through to final account.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £36,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Proven APC training programme with full MRICS support
• Opportunity to see projects through from start to finish
• Diverse workload across multiple sectors
• Strong career progression within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About You

The successful Consultant Quantity Surveyor will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related qualification
• Around 2-3 years' consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying experience
• Good knowledge of pre and post-contract cost management
• Experience with procurement, valuations, cost reporting and contract administration
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East
• Progress towards, or an ambition to achieve, MRICS accreditation

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant Quantity Surveyor who wants to develop within a respected consultancy offering excellent project variety, long-term career progression and one of the region's most established APC pathways.

What's in it for you?

• £36,000 - £45,000+
• 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme