Senior Quantity Surveyor | Hybrid, North East Projects

Brandon James; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Mobile and Laptop

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Income protection

Internal training programmes

Death in Service contribution

Health & Wellness programme

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established property and construction consultancy in Sunderland. You will lead diverse projects across the North East, manage cost plans, procurement, valuations, and contracts, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business growth.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, MRICS is preferred, and a UK driving licence. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent construction-related qualification.
• Strong consultancy or client-side quantity surveying experience.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and building contracts.
• Experience delivering both pre and post-contract services.
• Strong commercial, communication and client-facing skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• MRICS status is preferred, although an experienced non-chartered candidate will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender documentation.
• Manage procurement processes and analyse contractor submissions.
• Undertake valuations, cost reporting and change control.
• Administer contracts and provide Employer's Agent services.
• Manage project budgets, financial risks and final accounts.
• Attend and chair client, design team and contractor meetings.
• Support and mentor Assistant and Consultant Quantity Surveyors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development activity.

Skills

Project leadership

Cost planning

Tendering & procurement

Valuations & cost reporting

Contract administration

Budget management

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established property and construction consultancy in Sunderland. You will lead diverse projects across the North East, manage cost plans, procurement, valuations, and contracts, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business growth.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, MRICS is preferred, and a UK driving licence. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are on offer.