Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

APC support and mentoring

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support the cost management team on public sector and regeneration projects across Greater London and the South East. The role offers structured career development and a path toward Senior Quantity Surveyor with APC mentoring.

The successful candidate will deliver full cost consultancy services, manage cost plans, monitor budgets, and oversee procurement and contract administration on diverse schemes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Experience on public sector or housing-led schemes is desirable.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with cost planning software and reporting tools.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related subject.
• MRICS or chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost consultancy services across new build and refurbishment schemes.
• Manage detailed cost plans and budget estimates.
• Monitor and update project cost reports and forecasts.
• Oversee procurement processes and assess contractor/subcontractor bids.
• Support the preparation and administration of JCT/NEC contracts.
• Conduct regular cost reviews with project managers and clients.
• Assist with change management, valuations, and final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Cost planning software

Reporting tools

Job description

Role Overview

A growing multi-disciplinary property consultancy is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the cost management team on a wide range of public sector and regeneration projects across Greater London and the South East. This consultancy-side position offers structured career development and the opportunity to work on community-focused schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost consultancy services across new build and refurbishment schemes.
• Manage detailed cost plans and budget estimates.
• Monitor and update project cost reports and forecasts.
• Oversee procurement processes and assess contractor/subcontractor bids.
• Support the preparation and administration of JCT/NEC contracts.
• Conduct regular cost reviews with project managers and clients.
• Assist with change management, valuations, and final accounts.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Proven knowledge of pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Experience working on public sector or housing-led schemes is desirable.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with cost planning software and reporting tools.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related subject.
• Working towards MRICS, or already chartered (preferred).

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary between £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience).

22 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Flexible working with part-time office attendance.

Friendly and supportive team culture.

Clear pathway to Senior Quantity Surveyor.

APC support and mentoring.