Quantity Surveyor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Lead role in growing consultancy

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd partners with a London-based multi-disciplinary consultancy recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Employer’s Agent on a permanent basis. This full-time role offers a salary subject to experience, around £65,000 - £80,000, with the start date subject to notice.

You will lead cost planning, procurement strategies, and post-contract duties, acting as Employer’s Agent across JCT/NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cost consultancy / PQS environment.
• Proven experience acting as Employer’s Agent on projects independently.
• Experience delivering projects across residential, education, or public sector.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presentations.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong knowledge of JCT (and ideally NEC) contracts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing cost plans and estimates, tender documentation and procurement strategies, contract documentation and reports
• Managing post-contract duties including valuations, variations, final accounts
• Acting as Employer’s Agent on projects, leading delivery from pre-contract through to completion
• Managing the contractual and commercial aspects of projects under JCT and/or NEC forms
• Leading project meetings and act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes
• Leading and mentoring a team of 2–5 Quantity Surveyors / Assistants
• Reviewing outputs and ensure high-quality delivery across projects

Skills

Cost consultancy

Employer's Agent

Client relations

Mentoring

JCT contracts

Job description

We are currently partnering with a Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy based in London, who are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Employers Agent to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position with a salary subject to experience, around £65,000 - £80,000. The start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Preparing and managing cost plans and estimates, tender documentation and procurement strategies, contract documentation and reports
• Managing post-contract duties including valuations, variations, final accounts
• Acting as Employer’s Agent on projects, leading delivery from pre-contract through to completion
• Managing the contractual and commercial aspects of projects under JCT and/or NEC forms
• Leading project meetings and act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes
• Leading and mentoring a team of 2–5 Quantity Surveyors / Assistants
• Reviewing outputs and ensure high-quality delivery across projects

Experience required:

• Strong background in cost consultancy / PQS environment
• Proven experience acting as Employer’s Agent on projects independently
• Experience delivering projects across residential, education, or public sector
• Demonstrable client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presentations
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff
• Strong knowledge of JCT (and ideally NEC) contracts

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong communicator with the ability to own client relationships
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
• A team player who can also operate independently with minimal oversight

Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to take a lead role within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio
• Clear progression pathway within the business
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Hybrid working available following probation

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.