Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Property & Construction Consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, supported by a collaborative team culture that prioritizes meaningful work and professional development. Candidates should have a construction qualification, MRICS certification, and a strong background in Quantity Surveying within a UK consultancy.

Benefits

Company Car / Car Allowance

Bonus

Company Phone & Laptop

Personal Accident Cover

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Charity Day and Wellbeing Day off

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• A successful track record leading projects from inception to completion.
• Solid Pre and Post Contract Experience.
• Track record of delivering projects across industrial, commercial, or fit out sectors.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly respected Property & Construction Consultancy.
• Work on a wide-ranging portfolio of projects including commercial and residential.
• Support technical excellence and career growth.

Skills

Quantity Surveying background

Commercial awareness

Client-facing skills

Education

Relevant construction related degree qualification

MRICS certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highly respected, independent Property & Construction Consultancy in their growing Cambridge office.

With a wide-ranging portfolio of commercial, industrial, residential, retail, refurbishment and fit-out projects, they work with some of the UK’s biggest names.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

One of the best things about working here? The consultancy is run by Quantity Surveyors, for Quantity Surveyors – which means they genuinely understand the role, support technical excellence, and most importantly, only pursue projects that are interesting, engaging, and meaningful for their team.

This approach has helped build a culture that prioritises quality work, professional growth, and job satisfaction – and as a result, their staff retention rate is more than double the industry average.

With access to a supportive national network and a collaborative local team, this role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career while continuing to work on rewarding, technically interesting schemes.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• A relevant construction related degree qualification
• MRICS is a must
• Strong Quantity Surveying background in a UK Construction Consultancy
• A successful track record leading projects from inception to completion
• Solid Pre and Post Contract Experience
• Commercial awareness and confident client-facing skills
• Track record of delivering projects across industrial, commercial, or fit out sectors

In Return?

• £60,000 – £70,000
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Company Phone & Laptop
• Personal Accident Cover, Private Health Care, Life Assurance
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 1x day annual leave for charity day & 1x day for annual wellbeing day
• Pension scheme
• Season ticket loan

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business that values your experience, offers challenging and exciting projects, and puts people before profit – this is the role for you. Contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, MRICS, Cost Consultant, Commercial, Industrial, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Cambridge, Cost Management