Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartered development support

London-based role

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its London team, delivering cost management on high-end residential schemes for private clients. The role involves early feasibility, cost planning and through to final accounts, working closely with designers and contractors.

Successful candidates will have UK consultancy experience, MRICS or working towards chartership, and a demonstrated ability to manage client relationships on premium projects with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• UK PQS/consultancy experience.
• Strong pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• High-end residential, prime residential or refurbishment experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account.
• Provide detailed commercial advice across residential schemes working with architects, designers and contractors.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender documentation with attention to quality.
• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Develop direct client relationships and progress toward Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

Skills

MRICS

Client liaison

Cost planning

Valuations

JCT contracts knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A specialist London cost consultancy is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team. The successful Quantity Surveyor will work predominantly across high-end residential projects, delivering bespoke schemes for private clients throughout London.

The Quantity Surveyor's Role

The Quantity Surveyor will support and manage projects from initial feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account.

Working closely with senior surveyors, architects, designers and contractors, the Quantity Surveyor will provide detailed commercial advice across carefully designed residential projects where quality, specification and cost control are equally important.

This would suit a Quantity Surveyor with UK consultancy experience who enjoys the detail involved in premium residential work. The Quantity Surveyor will gain increasing responsibility for their own commissions, build direct client relationships and develop towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

The Quantity Surveyor

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
• Previous experience within a UK PQS / construction consultancy
• Strong pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying experience
• High-end residential, prime residential or refurbishment experience would be highly advantageous
• Confident preparing detailed cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
• Experience managing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes
• Comfortable working with architects, designers and specialist contractors
• Strong attention to detail and appreciation of high-quality finishes and specifications
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership
• Professional, commercially aware and confident communicating with private clients
• Ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to take greater ownership of projects

In Return

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• London-based position
• Specialist high-end residential project portfolio
• Exposure to bespoke and design-led schemes
• Direct client and consultant interaction
• Increasing responsibility for individual commissions
• Professional development and chartership support
• Clear progression towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the prime residential market

Reference #DM23309

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