Quantity Surveyor – South London

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction consultancy is looking for a proactive Quantity Surveyor to deliver residential, commercial, and public sector projects across London. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years' experience in cost management, procurement processes, and contract administration. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 – £55,000, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor. The consultancy fosters a supportive team culture and provides APC support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working and hybrid office setup

Friendly, supportive team culture

Progression route to Senior Quantity Surveyor

APC support and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ consultancy or client-side experience.
• Strong knowledge of both pre‑ and post‑contract work.
• Residential and public sector project exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project cost plans and estimates.
• Prepare and issue financial reports and cost forecasts.
• Lead contractor procurement and evaluate tender returns.
• Support contract preparation and administration (JCT/NEC).
• Monitor change control and advise on risks and variations.
• Liaise with clients and project teams to provide commercial guidance.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Procurement processes

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

A respected and growing construction consultancy is looking to appoint a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join their team, delivering a broad mix of residential, commercial, and public sector projects across London and the South East. This is a client-facing, consultancy-side position offering strong progression, hands‑on project involvement, and flexible working arrangements.

With a healthy pipeline of housing, education, and refurbishment schemes, this opportunity is well-suited to a Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years’ experience who can confidently manage cost, procurement, and contract administration from design through to delivery.

Quantity Surveyor – The Role

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing detailed cost plans, managing procurement processes, and overseeing contract administration. The role will involve working closely with project managers, clients, and contractors to ensure commercial control, value for money, and accurate cost reporting throughout each stage of the project.

The Quantity Surveyor will also support junior staff and play a key role in maintaining quality standards across multiple schemes.

Quantity Surveyor – Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project cost plans and estimates
• Prepare and issue financial reports and cost forecasts
• Lead contractor procurement and evaluate tender returns
• Support contract preparation and administration (JCT/NEC)
• Monitor change control and advise on risks and variations
• Liaise with clients and project teams to provide commercial guidance
• Assist in mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Quantity Surveyor – Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ consultancy or client-side experience
• Strong knowledge of both pre‑ and post‑contract work
• Residential and public sector project exposure preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
• MRICS or working towards chartership (preferred)

In Return

• Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working and hybrid office setup
• Friendly, supportive team culture
• Progression route to Senior Quantity Surveyor
• APC support and professional development opportunities

If you are a Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

01628 334720

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