Executive / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an Executive / Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their London office. This role involves leading major projects and managing teams, providing strategic cost advice, and enhancing business development. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of experience and a BSc in Quantity Surveying, with a significant compensation package including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£70,000 – £80,000 per annum

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance (4x salary)

Hybrid working model

Annual bonus scheme

Structured career progression to Partner level

Professional development & wellbeing support

Early finish on Fridays & regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within a UK consultancy environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of major projects across multiple sectors.
• Providing high-level cost planning, procurement strategy, and risk management.
• Overseeing contract administration and post-contract cost control.
• Managing and mentoring junior surveyors within the team.
• Acting as the main point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting business development and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Cost planning

Risk management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related subject

Chartered MRICS status

Job description

A leading independent construction and property consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-profile, complex developments is seeking an Executive / Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their London office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly experienced Executive Quantity Surveyor or an established Associate Quantity Surveyor to step into a key leadership role within a prestigious and well-structured team.

The successful Executive / Associate Quantity Surveyor will take the commercial lead on major projects across the commercial, residential, mixed-use, and cultural sectors. The role will involve managing project teams, providing strategic cost advice to clients, and overseeing all aspects of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.

This consultancy is known for its high standards, professional development programmes, and collaborative working culture. As an Executive / Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will play an important part in business development, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of major projects across multiple sectors
• Providing high-level cost planning, procurement strategy, and risk management
• Overseeing contract administration and post-contract cost control
• Managing and mentoring junior surveyors within the team
• Acting as the main point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
• Supporting business development and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth

Required Experience

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related subject
• Chartered MRICS status preferred
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within a UK consultancy environment
• Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale developments
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

In Return

• £70,000 – £80,000 per annum
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Hybrid working model
• Annual bonus scheme
• Structured career progression to Partner level
• Professional development & wellbeing support
• Early finish on Fridays & regular social events

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

01628 334720

Reference #DM20820

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