Partner/EA

Brandon James Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy in Cambridge seeks a Partner /EA Quantity Surveyor to lead high-value projects across various sectors, including residential and healthcare. This senior role demands proven leadership skills, strategic influence, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 – £100,000, hybrid working options, and leadership opportunities within a supportive internal culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible and hybrid working options

Long-term equity potential

Strong internal culture of professionalism

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capabilities within a professional consultancy environment.
• Significant UK consultancy experience in quantity surveying.
• Strong ability to win and retain work in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Managing and developing key client relationships.
• Driving business development and contributing to company growth strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Chartered (MRICS)

Job description

A highly regarded independent construction and property consultancy is seeking a Partner /EA Quantity Surveyor to join their Cambridge team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute and strategically minded Partner to step into a senior leadership position and play a key role in the continued growth of a respected and forward-thinking consultancy.

The successful Partner will lead a portfolio of high-value projects across sectors including residential, education, healthcare, and commercial. In addition to overseeing project delivery, the role will involve team leadership, client relationship management, and contribution to business development initiatives at a senior level.

This position is ideal for a highly experienced Partner already operating at Associate or Partner level, or an ambitious Associate QS ready to step into a more strategic role with greater autonomy and influence.

Partner / EA – Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of complex pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services
• Managing and developing key client relationships
• Overseeing and mentoring junior and mid-level team members
• Driving business development and contributing to company growth strategy
• Providing strategic commercial advice and reporting at board level
• Ensuring service excellence and commercial performance across all live projects

Partner / Executive Associate – Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline
• Chartered (MRICS) with significant UK consultancy experience
• Proven leadership capabilities within a professional consultancy environment
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to win and retain work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead by example and inspire team performance

In Return:

• Competitive salary of £90,000 – £100,000
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Leadership role with strategic influence
• Long-term equity potential for the right individual
• Strong internal culture of professionalism, support and progression

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James. 01628 334720