Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor - London

Brandon James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in central London is looking for an experienced Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding cost management team. You'll lead delivery on diverse high-profile projects in sectors like residential and healthcare, managing cost planning and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000, hybrid working options, and benefits including medical insurance and professional development support.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Professional development & CPD support

Mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Regular social and networking events

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Ideally MRICS or actively working towards chartership.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate in a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience across residential, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
• Excellent communication skills and confident in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, tender documentation, and procurement strategies.
• Lead tender processes and contractor selection.
• Administer contracts and manage change control.
• Monitor project costs and produce accurate financial reports.
• Provide value engineering and cost-saving advice.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors towards chartership.

Skills

Cost planning

Procurement

Contract administration

Client communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS or working towards chartership

Job description

A well-established, independent property and construction consultancy is seeking a proactive Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding cost management team based in central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile UK projects, including residential developments, healthcare facilities, education buildings, heritage schemes, and commercial spaces.

The Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor will become part of a multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering client‑focused cost, project, and development management services across both public and private sectors.

As an Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead project delivery from early feasibility through to completion and final account. You will manage cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and reporting, while also contributing to business development and mentoring junior staff as part of a growing and dynamic team.

Associate / Senior Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre‑ and post‑contract quantity surveying services
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, tender documentation, and procurement strategies
• Lead tender processes and contractor selection
• Administer contracts and manage change control
• Monitor project costs and produce accurate financial reports
• Provide value engineering and cost‑saving advice
• Support and mentor junior surveyors towards chartership

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Ideally MRICS or actively working towards chartership
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate in a consultancy environment
• Strong technical knowledge across cost planning, procurement, and contract administration
• Project experience across sectors such as residential, education, healthcare, and commercial
• Excellent communication skills and confident in a client‑facing role
• Commercially focused, proactive, and organised

In Return

• £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
• 23 days annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Professional development & CPD support
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular social and networking events

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