Quantity Surveyor - Consultancy

Calibre Search; Waterperry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. With ongoing growth across various sectors, especially retail, candidates with 5–12 years of experience in a PQS environment are encouraged to apply. This role involves managing projects, client communications, and ensuring cost efficiency on high-value developments. Opportunities for progression are available within a hands-on, senior-led environment.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years' experience in a PQS / consultancy environment.
• Strong retail sector experience with roll-out programmes or major developments.
• Confident communicator able to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare early-stage cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates.
• Produce BQs, tender documentation, schedules of work.
• Lead procurement: tender strategy, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
• Manage cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Provide contract administration under JCT and NEC forms.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Cost control

Communication skills

Value engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

MRICS or progressing toward chartership

Job description

I'm currently supporting a well-established, director-led construction consultancy in Leeds in their search for a Mid-to-Senior Quantity Surveyor. The business has a strong UK presence and is experiencing continued growth across its retail and commercial portfolios, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS looking to step into a varied and client-facing role.

About the Consultancy

The firm delivers high-quality cost management, project management and programme consultancy services to a wide range of blue-chip clients. They pride themselves on a hands‑on, senior‑led approach, offering consistent access to experienced leaders and clear opportunities for career progression.

Their Leeds team works across multiple sectors, with a particularly strong pipeline in:

• Food & Non‑Food Retail (Refurb, Fit‑Out & New Build)
• Retail Park Redevelopment
• Shopping Centre Enhancements
• Commercial & Workplace
• Industrial & Logistics
• Residential
• Leisure & Hospitality

Typical project values range from £500k roll‑outs to £50m+ major development programmes.

This position is ideal for a QS with strong retail experience who can confidently manage projects, engage with clients, and ensure cost certainty across fast‑paced programmes of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of early-stage cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimates
• Producing BQs, tender documentation, schedules of work, and employer's requirements
• Leading procurement: tender strategy, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
• Managing cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Supporting value engineering, risk assessments, and life‑cycle costing
• Providing contract administration under JCT and NEC forms
• Representing the consultancy in design team, project and commercial meetings
• Overseeing junior QS's and contributing to team development
• Supporting business development activities such as fee proposals and bids

What They Are Looking For

• 5–12 years' experience in a PQS / consultancy environment
• Strong retail sector experience – roll‑out programmes, frameworks or major retail developments
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
• MRICS or progressing toward chartership
• Confident communicator capable of managing client relationships
• Technically strong, commercially aware, and able to deliver projects independently
• Comfortable managing multiple fast‑paced projects simultaneously

Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.