Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Limited; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Chartership support

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Epping office, working within an experienced cost management team on residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public-sector projects.

The successful candidate will lead cost planning, procurement strategy, and client meetings, while mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to business development in a well-established regional practice.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline.
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership.
• Strong UK consultancy / PQS experience.
• Proven ability to manage projects with limited supervision.
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes.
• Strong client-facing, reporting and commercial skills.
• Experience across residential, commercial, education, healthcare or public-sector projects would be advantageous.
• Confident managing multiple commissions and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost planning, estimating and feasibility exercises
• Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement strategy
• Managing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts
• Producing clear cost reports and commercial advice for clients
• Leading client, design team and contractor meetings
• Managing projects across both pre- and post-contract stages
• Advising on JCT and other commonly used UK forms of contract
• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors

Skills

Cost planning

Tender documentation

Client management

Project leadership

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS status or toward chartership

Job description

A multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Epping office. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will become part of an experienced cost management team delivering projects across a varied mix of residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public-sector environments.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for commissions from initial feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. Working directly with clients, consultants and contractors, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercially focused advice while maintaining control of budgets, programme implications and contractual matters throughout delivery.

This opportunity would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong UK consultancy experience who is comfortable leading projects and managing client relationships independently. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also have the opportunity to support junior team members, contribute to wider business development and play an important role within a well-established regional office.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Key Responsibilities:

• Leading cost planning, estimating and feasibility exercises

• Preparing tender documentation and advising on procurement strategy

• Managing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts

• Producing clear cost reports and commercial advice for clients

• Leading client, design team and contractor meetings

• Managing projects across both pre- and post-contract stages

• Advising on JCT and other commonly used UK forms of contract

• Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline

• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership

• Strong UK consultancy / PQS experience

• Proven ability to manage projects with limited supervision

• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes

• Strong client-facing, reporting and commercial skills

• Experience across residential, commercial, education, healthcare or public-sector projects would be advantageous

• Confident managing multiple commissions and priorities

In Return:

• £65,000 – £75,000 per annum

• Epping-based position

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects

• Professional development and chartership support

• Opportunity to mentor junior team members

• Clear progression within an established consultancy

• Collaborative multidisciplinary working environment