Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

Flagship Consulting; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction consultancy is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor for their Cambridge office. The role offers involvement in diverse projects across the building and infrastructure sectors. Key responsibilities include full cost management, preparing cost plans, and managing procurement processes. Candidates should have 3-6 years’ experience in consultancy or client-side settings and a RICS-accredited degree. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension

Benefits package

Support towards MRICS

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong technical understanding of both pre- and post-contract work.
• Experience working on building and/or infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management duties across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documents, and contracts.
• Manage procurement processes and contractor negotiations.

Skills

Cost management

Tender preparation

Client engagement

Procurement

Education

RICS-accredited degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

I'm recruiting for a leading UK construction consultancy with a strong presence across both the building and infrastructure sectors. They're looking to appoint a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects in both the public and private sectors.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll work on a mix of new-build, refurbishment and infrastructure schemes – from early-stage cost planning and procurement through to contract administration and final account settlement. You'll join a well-established team that supports career development, professional chartership, and long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full cost management duties across the project lifecycle
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, tender documents, and contracts
• Manage procurement processes and contractor negotiations
• Oversee valuations, variations, and change control
• Provide commercial advice to clients across building and infrastructure projects
• Support junior staff and contribute to team development

Requirements

• 3‑6 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a consultancy or client-side environment
• Strong technical understanding of both pre- and post-contract work
• Experience working on building and/or infrastructure schemes
• Excellent communication, reporting, and client engagement skills
• RICS-accredited degree; MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable

Why Apply?

• Work on landmark building and infrastructure projects across London and the Southeast
• Join a respected consultancy with real opportunities for progression
• Hybrid working with flexibility and trust
• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and benefits package
• Structured support towards MRICS

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a market-leading consultancy on some of the UK's most exciting projects, I'd love to hear from you.