Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor (Leeds, Cambridge or Edinburgh)

Turner Property Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in Leeds seeks a Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor to deliver comprehensive Quantity Surveying services. You'll manage significant projects ranging from £1m to £30m and work directly with prestigious clients. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits with a clear path for career progression in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private healthcare

25 days' holiday + charity leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in quantity surveying.
• Strong experience in cost consultancy within the commercial property sector.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Support the growth of the cost consultancy service line.
• Develop and manage client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualified

Job description

Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds (Hybrid)

Sector: Cost Consultancy – Commercial Property

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Full Benefits Package

Turner Property Recruitment is exclusively representing a leading independent consultancy in their search for a Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their thriving Leeds office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing cost consultancy team, working with some of the UK’s most prominent commercial clients including institutional investors and national property owners.

Why this role?

• Client-Facing: You’ll work directly with a prestigious portfolio including The Crown Estate, Aviva, Legal & General, and M&G.
• Leadership Opportunity: Play a key role in growing the QS team in Leeds and the wider region, supporting the Partner in Charge of Cost Consultancy.
• Varied Projects: Deliver cost consultancy services across office, retail, industrial, and commercial portfolios ranging from £1m–£30m in value.
• Career Progression: Join a highly flexible and supportive environment with a clear path to further leadership.

Your Role

• Deliver full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services, from feasibility through to final account.
• Support the growth and expansion of the cost consultancy service line across the northern region.
• Deliver procurement strategies and manage single and two-stage tendering processes.
• Develop and manage client relationships with high levels of autonomy.
• Drive performance against fee targets and contribute to wider business development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• BSc in Quantity Surveying and MRICS qualified, with at least 3 years’ PQE.
• Strong experience delivering end-to-end cost consultancy services within the commercial property sector.
• Knowledge and experience of JCT contracts and procurement best practices.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to lead client meetings and represent the consultancy independently.
• A proactive team player with a commercial mindset and willingness to contribute to business development.
• Confident managing project values from £1m–£30m, across diverse property types.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members is a bonus.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive base salary
• Car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Private healthcare (after 12 months)
• Life assurance & personal accident cover
• 25 days’ holiday + charity leave
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Cyclescheme, season ticket loan, and company pension (after probation)

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and industry reputation. If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to step up or already operating at Associate level—we want to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Turner Property Recruitment for a confidential discussion.