Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor

AGM Construction Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project and cost management consultancy in Leeds is seeking professionals for QS and SQS roles. The position focuses on commercial management and project controls, offering opportunities for career development. Candidates with experience in Energy and Infrastructure sectors will be valued, and high-quality training programs are provided to assist staff in their professional journey.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in Energy, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support Controls and Assurance team on complex projects.
• Deliver commercial management services across sectors.
• Assist in preparing and verifying project pricing models.

Skills

Cost management

Earned value analysis

Client communication

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Project advisory experience

Education

Diploma or degree

Membership of RICS, ACostE, ICES, AACE

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Risk management software

Job description

Job Description

QS and SQS roles, Leeds

Application Requirements

If applying from outside the UK, please include all UK working experience, any connections to the UK, and your current visa status/sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

You will be working for a leading project and cost management consultancy operating in property, transport, and industry sectors. We focus on creating sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to design, deliver, and operate complex projects.

Our Controls and Assurance Team combines project controls approaches with creative thinking and technology to deliver impactful projects. We are expanding nationally with opportunities across Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial clients. This is a great time to join us.

We emphasize staff training, development, and progression, providing high-quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise. Join us to benefit from a development program aligned with your career goals.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Controls and Assurance team on complex projects.
• Deliver commercial management services across sectors.
• Coordinate with programme managers, project managers, risk consultants, and planners to meet reporting deadlines.
• Work with the Scheduling Team to ensure cost and schedule alignment.
• Assist in preparing and verifying project pricing models.
• Support the project controls manager with cost control processes and reporting.
• Help assess project completion estimates.
• Contribute to trend and change management, including change reports and risk analysis.
• Review cost estimates and forecasts from contractors and suppliers.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma or degree, or qualified by experience.
• Member or working towards membership of RICS, ACostE, ICES, AACE, or similar.
• Understanding of cost management and earned value analysis.
• Ability to reconcile cost information.
• Experience in Energy, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and risk management software.
• Experience with contract administration (e.g., NEC3/4, IChemE, FIDIC).
• Effective client communication skills and project advisory experience.
• Good report writing, presentation, and IT skills.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

Desired Attributes

To succeed, you should demonstrate:

• Confidence and professionalism with excellent communication skills.
• Analytical thinking, initiative, and creativity.
• Self-motivation and independence.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.