Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multi-sector consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead projects and support a diverse portfolio. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should ideally be MRICS qualified or working towards chartered status, with a degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a salary of £40,000 – £55,000, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture with numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

APC Programme

Health insurance

Generous Pension Plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive culture

Flexible working conditions

Great work-life balance

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service contribution

Health & Wellness programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong commitment to continuing professional development (20+ hours CPD annually).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of construction projects across various sectors.
• Supervise and mentor assistants and apprentices within your team.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and consultants.

Skills

Measurement

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

Tools

CostX

Job description

A respected multi-sector consultancy is currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Nottingham office. This is a key opportunity for a confident and capable Quantity Surveyor who is ready to lead their own projects and support the wider team across a diverse portfolio.

Overview

The Quantity Surveyor will work across a range of sectors including healthcare, industrial, residential, conservation and commercial. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality Quantity Surveying and Project Management services, acting as Employer’s Agent on Design and Build schemes and maintaining strong client relationships from inception to completion.

This is a client-facing role where the Quantity Surveyor will be expected to manage multiple projects, supervise junior staff, and work independently to ensure successful project outcomes. Quantity Surveyor candidates will ideally be MRICS qualified, or working towards chartered status within a structured programme of support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of construction projects across various sectors
• Supervise and mentor assistants and apprentices within your team
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and consultants
• Deliver QS and PM services in line with internal quality management systems
• Act as Employer’s Agent on Design and Build projects
• Develop effective time management strategies for managing multiple commissions
• Support Senior QS or Associate where required

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership within 3 years
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in consultancy or contractor environment
• Proficient in measurement, ideally using CostX
• Strong organisational, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to 20+ hours of CPD annually

What’s in it for you?

• £40,000 – £55,000 (Dependent on experience)
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• APC Programme
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

01628 334 719

Reference #DJ1012

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