Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Birtley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service contribution

Health & Wellness programme

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting for a Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join a Sunderland office. You will deliver pre- and post-contract services, with full APC support and MRICS guidance, across a diverse North East portfolio.

The role emphasizes project ownership, travel across the North East, and a path to MRICS accreditation within a supportive consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction qualification.
• 2-3 years' consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience with pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Experience with procurement, valuations, cost reporting and contract administration.
• Willingness to travel across the North East and progress towards MRICS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management, procurement, valuations and contract administration across multiple sectors.
• Provide Employer's Agent services and maintain client relationships.
• Support APC progression and MRICS accreditation goals.

Skills

MRICS

APC training

Client-facing skills

Cost management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT contracts

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 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