Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Ouzlewell Green; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Car allowance

Laptop & mobile

Regular socials

Cycle to work

Death in Service

Wellness programme

Income protection

Training programmes

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Leeds office. You will manage full pre- and post-contract cost management across a varied project portfolio and own projects from feasibility through to final account.

You will mentor junior team members and maintain strong client relationships. This role offers hybrid working, a clear career path and exposure to high-profile commercial, residential and industrial schemes across West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• MRICS status or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Experience delivering commercial, residential or industrial shed projects.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning and estimating across varied schemes.
• Tender preparation and procurement advice.
• Contract administration (JCT) and valuations.
• Variations and final accounts, with risk management.
• Client-facing reporting and stakeholder management.
• Mentoring Assistant and Project Quantity Surveyors to grow the Leeds team.

Skills

Cost management

Client facing

Tendering

Contract administration (JCT)

MRICS

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

MRICS status (or working towards chartership)

Job description

A highly respected, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established Leeds office. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role on high-profile projects across West Yorkshire.

With a strong national presence and an excellent reputation for delivering cost management and commercial advisory services, this consultancy works across sectors including commercial offices, residential, industrial sheds, education and mixed-use developments.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering full pre- and post-contract cost management services across a varied project portfolio. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of projects from feasibility through to final account, while supporting junior team members and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Cost planning and estimating
• Tender preparation and procurement advice
• Contract administration (JCT)
• Valuations, variations and final accounts
• Risk management and value engineering
• Client-facing reporting and stakeholder management

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in mentoring Assistant and Project Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the continued growth of the Leeds team.

Requirements

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor position, candidates should have:

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy environment
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
• MRICS status (or working towards chartership)
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Experience delivering commercial, residential or industrial shed projects
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

What's in it for you?

• £50,000 - £65,000+
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

Reference

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