Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

Flagship Consulting; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Flagship Consulting in Cambridge is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team delivering cost management across projects in building and infrastructure. You will work on cost planning, procurement, and contract administration, with opportunities to progress toward MRICS and chartership in a supportive, hybrid environment.

The role covers new-build, refurbishment and infrastructure schemes, with exposure to public and private sector clients.

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
• Excellent communication, reporting, and client engagement skills
• RICS-accredited degree; MRICS or working towards chartership is desirable

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

Skills

Cost management

Cost planning

Tender documents

Contract administration

Procurement

Valuations

Client engagement

Team development

Education

RICS-accredited degree

MRICS or chartership track desirable

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.