Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Cost & Client Delivery

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

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.