Keegans

Associate Quantity Surveyor and Employer's Agent

London

Posted 6 days ago

Early applicant

Hybrid

Full-time

Senior Level

The Keegans Group are looking for a Quantity Surveyor. This is a full time/permanent position in London and operates a Hybrid working model (post-probation). This is a key leadership role within the business, combining Cost Consultancy, Employer’s Agent responsibilities and client-facing delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients, while also leading and developing a small team of surveyors.

We work in a number of different sectors including; residential, education, public sector, fire remediation, retrofit and more. Our projects range from £1m to £20m.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage: Cost plans and estimates Tender documentation and procurement strategies Contract documentation and reports

Manage post-contract duties including: Valuations Variations Final accounts Act as Employer’s Agent on projects, leading delivery from pre-contract through to completion Manage the contractual and commercial aspects of projects under JCT and/or NEC forms Lead project meetings and act as the primary point of contact for clients Coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 Quantity Surveyors / Assistants Review outputs and ensure high-quality delivery across projects Support the development and progression of junior team members Build and maintain strong client relationships Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear and commercially sound advice Present confidently to clients and stakeholders Manage expectations and drive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle Manage Invoicing/Forecasting for projects under your control.

Qualifications And Experience

Strong background in cost consultancy / PQS environment Proven experience acting as Employer’s Agent on projects independently Experience delivering projects across residential, education, or public sector Demonstrable client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presentations Experience managing or mentoring junior staff Strong knowledge of JCT (and ideally NEC) contracts Experience with MEP Costing MRICS (or working towards)

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Skills

Cost Consultancy

Employer's Agent

Client-Facing Delivery

Project Management

Contractual Aspects

JCT Contracts

NEC Contracts

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Client Relationships

Valuations

Final Accounts

Procurement Strategies

Construction

Residential Projects

Public Sector