Project Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon James in London is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their cost management team. You will work on an education and healthcare project portfolio, offering commercial guidance and cost control from feasibility through procurement to final account.

This role targets a candidate with UK consultancy/PQS experience who wants greater project ownership and a clear path toward Senior Quantity Surveyor, building client relationships and broad sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• UK consultancy/PQS experience.
• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Experience in education, healthcare or similar public-facing building projects advantageous.
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes.
• MRICS qualification or active progression toward chartership.
• Confident client-facing communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage projects with increasing independence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Manage tender documentation and procurement exercises.
• Review contractor submissions and produce tender reports.
• Manage valuations, variations and change control.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client, consultant and site meetings.
• Support delivery across education, healthcare and wider property projects.

Skills

Client facing communication

Cost management

Procurement understanding

Valuation & change control

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

A London-based property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their cost management team. The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will work across a broad built-environment portfolio, with a particular focus on education and healthcare projects.

The Project Quantity Surveyor will manage commissions from early feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, the Project Quantity Surveyor will provide clear commercial advice and maintain strong cost control throughout each stage of delivery.

This role would suit a Project Quantity Surveyor with UK consultancy experience who wants greater project ownership and exposure to technically varied schemes. The Project Quantity Surveyor will build strong client relationships, broaden their sector knowledge and continue progressing towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

Project Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets

• Managing tender documentation and procurement exercises

• Reviewing contractor submissions and producing tender reports

• Managing valuations, variations and change control

• Preparing and agreeing final accounts

• Providing commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle

• Attending client, consultant and site meetings

• Supporting delivery across education, healthcare and wider property projects

Project Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline

• Previous UK consultancy / PQS experience

• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract cost management

• Experience within education, healthcare or similar public-facing building projects would be advantageous

• Good understanding of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes

• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership

• Confident client-facing communication and reporting skills

• Ability to manage projects with increasing independence

In Return:

• 45,000 - 60,000 per annum

• London-based position

• Strong exposure to education and healthcare projects

• Varied built-environment workload

• Professional development and chartership support

• Increasing client and project responsibility

• Clear progression towards Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference

Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager / Project Management / Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / Building Surveyor / MRICS / MICOB / MAPM / FRICS / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy