Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James

Sunderland

Hybrid

GBP 36,000 - 45,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary range (£36k-£45k)

APC/MRICS progression

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Health insurance

Life assurance

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness programme

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for its Sunderland office to deliver pre and post-contract cost management across a diverse North East portfolio. You’ll work from feasibility through to final account, with APC support and MRICS progression in a collaborative consultancy.

The role offers hybrid working, structured career development and a generous benefits package aimed at long-term professional growth within a growing practice.

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction qualification.
2–3 years' consultancy or client-side experience.
Knowledge of pre and post-contract cost management and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

Manage costs across the project lifecycle from feasibility to final account.
Lead procurement, valuations and cost reporting.
Contract administration and Employer's Agent services across sectors.
Collaborate with clients, contractors and project teams.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Valuations

Contract administration

Communication

MRICS ambition

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS ambition

Tools

JCT Contracts

Job description

An established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Sunderland office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor seeking varied project exposure, structured career progression and full APC support within a collaborative consultancy environment.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the North East, delivering both pre and post-contract services from inception through to completion. The role offers genuine project ownership, allowing you to remain involved throughout the full lifecycle to strengthen your technical expertise and build valuable APC case study experience. The position reflects responsibilities including cost management, procurement, valuations, contract administration and Employer's Agent services across multiple sectors.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in projects across:

Commercial - New build offices, colleges, public realm and infrastructure schemes.
Healthcare - GP refurbishments and extensions through to major new-build hospital developments.
Local Authority - Public realm improvements, infrastructure and new build developments.
Residential - Affordable housing and large-scale residential developments.
Education - University refurbishments through to flagship developments valued at up to £80m.

Based from the Sunderland office, you'll travel across the North East, working closely with clients, contractors and project teams to deliver high-quality commercial advice from feasibility through to final account.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £36,000 - £45,000+ (depending on experience)
Proven APC training programme with full MRICS support
Opportunity to see projects through from start to finish
Diverse workload across multiple sectors
Strong career progression within a growing consultancy
Supportive and collaborative team environment

About You

The successful Consultant Quantity Surveyor will have:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related qualification
Around 2-3 years' consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying experience
Good knowledge of pre and post-contract cost management
Experience with procurement, valuations, cost reporting and contract administration
Working knowledge of JCT contracts
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East
Progress towards, or an ambition to achieve, MRICS accreditation

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants to develop within a respected consultancy offering excellent project variety, long-term career progression and one of the region's most established APC pathways.

What's in it for you?