Project Quantity Surveyor

An established multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their Cambridge office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to become part of a respected practice delivering a broad range of projects across Cambridge and the wider East of England, including commercial, residential, education, science and research-led developments.
The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for their own commissions, providing professional cost management advice from early feasibility through to completion. Working alongside experienced colleagues, the Project Quantity Surveyor will liaise directly with clients, design teams and contractors, ensuring budgets are carefully managed and commercial objectives remain on track throughout each project.
This role would suit a Project Quantity Surveyor with solid UK consultancy experience who is ready to become more independent and take a stronger client-facing role. The Project Quantity Surveyor will benefit from working within a collaborative, well-established team while gaining exposure to technically interesting projects and a varied local client base.
Project Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:
Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets
Producing tender documents and undertaking tender analysis
Advising clients on procurement and commercial strategy
Managing valuations, variations and change control
Preparing regular cost reports and financial forecasts
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
Attending site, client and design team meetings
Managing commissions through both pre- and post-contract stages
Project Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
Previous UK PQS or cost consultancy experience
Working towards MRICS through the RICS APC, or already chartered
Good knowledge of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes
Experience managing projects with increasing levels of independence
Strong numerical, reporting and organisational abilities
Confident communicating with clients, consultants and contractors
In Return:
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Cambridge-based opportunity
Exposure to a varied regional project portfolio
Strong client-facing responsibility
Support towards MRICS and continued professional development
Clear scope to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level
If you are a Project Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.
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