Quantity Surveyor

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor in the City of London to join a dedicated banking client account. You will provide cost insight and commercial support across a portfolio of projects, working with project managers, leasing teams, and client stakeholders to shape real estate decisions through data-driven cost management.

You will contribute to best-in-class solutions within CBRE’s Building Consultancy team, operating in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where your work has

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ relevant experience in cost management or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial and cost data.
• Good understanding of costing principles, procedures, and industry standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
• A detail-oriented, inquisitive mindset with strong organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating and presenting information to internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Strong numerical ability, including working with financial calculations and cost modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality cost estimates to support feasibility studies and business cases, using internal benchmarking and market data.
• Partner with project managers and leasing teams to evaluate costs and optimise tenant improvement allowances and landlord contributions.
• Review and analyse bid responses, levelling data and presenting clear, concise insights to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensure all estimates, cost plans, and change orders are accurate and fully aligned with project requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate allowances, contingencies, and reserves, maintaining up-to-date cost plans.
• Support the financial close-out process, including release of withholdings and verification of funding approvals.
• Capture and maintain project cost data to support benchmarking databases and continuous improvement.
• Translate complex cost information into clear insights for both internal teams and client stakeholders.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical thinking

Client-facing

Cost data interpretation

Cost modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our team in a unique, high-profile position supporting one of our

Dedicated Banking Client City of London

About The Role

We’re looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our team in a unique, high-profile position supporting one of our largest global banking clients, based in the heart of the City of London.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated client account, providing critical cost insight and commercial support across a dynamic portfolio of projects. You’ll be working closely with project managers, leasing teams, and client stakeholders, playing a key role in shaping real estate decisions through data-driven cost management.

As part of CBRE’s Building Consultancy team, you’ll contribute to delivering best-in-class solutions in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where your work will have real visibility and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Produce high-quality cost estimates to support feasibility studies and business cases, using a combination of internal benchmarking and market data
• Partner with project managers and leasing teams to evaluate costs and optimise tenant improvement allowances and landlord contributions
• Review and analyse bid responses, levelling data and presenting clear, concise insights to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Ensure all estimates, cost plans, and change orders are accurate and fully aligned with project requirements
• Monitor and evaluate allowances, contingencies, and reserves, maintaining up-to-date cost plans
• Support the financial close-out process, including release of withholdings and verification of funding approvals
• Capture and maintain project cost data to support benchmarking databases and continuous improvement
• Translate complex cost information into clear insights for both internal teams and client stakeholders

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 2–5 years’ relevant experience in cost management or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and cost data
• Good understanding of costing principles, procedures, and industry standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential)
• A detail-oriented, inquisitive mindset with strong organisational skills
• Confidence communicating and presenting information to internal teams and client stakeholders
• Strong numerical ability, including working with financial calculations and cost modelling

About You

You’re someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, thrives on detail, and wants to be part of a high-performing, high-visibility account. You’re comfortable working with data but equally confident turning that data into clear, actionable insights.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effectiveJanuary 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend wereconsolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying fora position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be withCBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at adate to be determined.