Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Property & Construction Consultancy is in search of a Senior Quantity Surveyor for their Leeds office. This role involves leading diverse projects across various sectors, providing mentorship, and contributing to a flexible work environment that promotes professional growth and investment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

45p per mile travel expenses

Company laptop and mobile

Private healthcare + Life insurance

6% employer pension contribution

Professional fees paid (RICS, etc.)

MRICS support and structured APC programme

Future equity opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Quantity Surveying experience in a UK Consultancy.
• Experience in leading projects from inception to completion.
• MRICS or nearing chartership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Pre-contract cost planning, procurement, and post-contract cost control.
• Mentor junior team members and support APC candidates.

Skills

Client facing

Excellent Pre & Post Contract Experience

Leadership

Education

RICS Accredited degree (BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)

Job description

An ambitious, employee-owned Property & Construction Consultancy is seeking a confident and client-facing Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Leeds office. With a strong project pipeline and a reputation for delivering excellence across multiple sectors, this is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for more responsibility, project variety, and long-term career growth.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor Role

Joining a close-knit, high-performing team, the successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will take the lead on projects across Residential, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Industrial and Leisure sectors – with project values ranging from £1m to £100m+.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for managing your own schemes from feasibility through to completion, including pre-contract cost planning, procurement, employer’s agent duties, and post-contract cost control. You’ll also play a key role in supporting junior team members, mentoring APC candidates and helping to shape the future of the Leeds office.

This consultancy offers a modern and flexible working culture with real investment in your professional development, whether that’s progression to Associate level, chartership support or future equity opportunities.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor – Requirements

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience in a UK Consultancy / PQS firm (ideally 2+ years)
• A RICS Accredited degree (BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, highly desirable)
• Client facing & confident demeanor
• Excellent Pre & Post Contract Experience
• MRICS ideally or nearing chartership
• A successful track record leading projects from inception to completion & the ability to hit the ground running on schemes

What’s on Offer?

• £55,000 – £65,000
• Annual bonus
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 45p per mile travel expenses
• Company laptop and mobile
• Private healthcare + Life insurance
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Professional fees paid (RICS, etc.)
• MRICS support and structured APC programme
• Hybrid working (office/home)
• Future equity opportunity in a growing business

If you are a Quantity Surveyor currently considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James.

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