Quantity Surveyor

Prosper Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company mobile phone

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Private healthcare

Pension (up to 5% matched)

Competitive salaries & packages

Annual bonus

Job summary

Prosper Consulting in London is seeking an ambitious Project Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team. You will be involved in projects across commercial and high-end residential sectors, delivering cost management services from feasibility through procurement and final accounts.

The role offers hybrid working in Central London with exposure to clients and meaningful project responsibilities. MRICS progression is encouraged as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related field.
• Experience in construction consultancy or similar commercial environment.
• Strong cost planning, measurement and procurement skills.
• Solid understanding of contracts (preferably JCT).
• Experience preparing cost reports, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel abilities with high accuracy.
• Clear communication with clients, contractors and teams.
• Commercial mindset with problem solving and relationship building.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• MRICS status or progression toward chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans and option appraisals.
• Manage budgets and provide proactive commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare tender docs, analysis and advise on procurement strategies.
• Support administration of contracts including valuations and variations.
• Produce clear cost reports, cash flow forecasts and updates for clients.
• Identify commercial risks early and work with teams to mitigate them.
• Review design development and challenge costs to ensure value.
• Build strong relationships with clients, architects and contractors.
• Take ownership of deliverables and manage priorities across multiple commissions.
• Support development of company systems and use of technology.

Skills

Cost planning

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Client liaison

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or related

Tools

Excel

Tender analysis tools

Job description

The Company:

An independent, forward-thinking construction cost consultancy built around a simple principle, providing great advice, building strong relationships and delivering real value for their clients!

They work across a diverse range of sectors, with particular expertise in commercial fit-out, refurbishment and high-end residential projects. Their clients range from private individuals and developers through to established businesses, and they pride themselves on delivering the same level of commitment, attention to detail and commercial understanding on every project.

Their approach is collaborative, proactive and commercially focused. They work closely with clients, designers and contractors to establish realistic budgets, manage risk, navigate procurement and deliver the best possible outcomes. They believe in finding solutions rather than creating obstacles, and in building relationships that last beyond individual projects.

As a growing consultancy, they're equally committed to doing things differently. They embrace technology, modern working practices and fresh thinking, while maintaining the technical expertise and personal service their clients expect.

They're building a business where people have a genuine voice, take ownership of their work and have the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

The Role:

They're looking for an ambitious and capable Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team!

This is an opportunity to become part of a close-knit, developing consultancy where you'll have genuine involvement in projects, direct exposure to clients and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the business.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of projects, particularly within the commercial and high-end residential sectors, supporting and delivering cost management services from early feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account.

They want someone who enjoys being involved, is comfortable taking responsibility and understands that being a good Quantity Surveyor is about more than producing spreadsheets and cost reports. It's about providing sound commercial advice, developing relationships, anticipating challenges and helping projects move forward.

You'll work closely with the company Director and wider team, with the support and autonomy to develop your own client relationships and project responsibilities as your experience grows.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing feasibility estimates, elemental cost plans, detailed cost estimates and option appraisals.
• Managing project budgets and providing proactive commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing tender documentation, undertaking tender analysis and advising on procurement strategies and contractor selection.
• Supporting the administration of construction contracts, including valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Producing clear, accurate and meaningful cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial updates for clients.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities early and working collaboratively with project teams to manage them.
• Reviewing design development and challenging costs to ensure value is achieved without compromising quality or project objectives.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, architects, consultants and contractors.
• Taking ownership of project deliverables, managing priorities and contributing to the successful delivery of multiple commissions.
• Supporting the continued development of company systems, processes and use of technology to improve how they deliver their services.

Office Location: Central London (Farringdon)

Head Count: 3+

Project Sectors: Commercial & High-end Residential

Requirements for the Quantity Surveyor:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a construction consultancy or similar commercial environment, ideally across both pre-contract and post-contract services.
• Strong cost planning, measurement, procurement and cost management capabilities.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT forms, and the practical application of contract administration.
• Experience preparing cost reports, valuations, tender documentation and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and Excel skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, contractors and professional teams.
• A commercially minded approach, with the confidence to challenge, question and offer solutions.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• An interest in technology and improving the way traditional quantity surveying services are delivered.
• MRICS status, progress towards chartership or an ambition to achieve professional accreditation would be advantageous.

Benefits included in this role are:

• Company mobile phone (or pay your current phone bill if you only want one phone)
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays & Christmas office shut down
• Hybrid working opportunities (typically 3 days per week office)
• Private healthcare
• Pension (up to 5% matched)
• Highly competitive salaries & packages
• Highly incentivised annual bonus based on company/individual performance