James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor/Employer's Agent
We are currently partnering with a Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy based in London, who are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Employer's Agent to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time position with a salary subject to experience, around £65,000 - £80,000. The start date is subject to notice.
Duties:
- Preparing and managing cost plans and estimates, tender documentation and procurement strategies, contract documentation and reports
- Managing post-contract duties including valuations, variations, final accounts
- Acting as Employer’s Agent on projects, leading delivery from pre-contract through to completion
- Managing the contractual and commercial aspects of projects under JCT and/or NEC forms
- Leading project meetings and act as the primary point of contact for clients
- Coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes
- Leading and mentoring a team of 2–5 Quantity Surveyors / Assistants
- Reviewing outputs and ensure high-quality delivery across projects
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Experience required:
- 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
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Strong communicator with the ability to own client relationships
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
- A team player who can also operate independently with minimal oversight
Rewards and Benefits:
- Opportunity to take a lead role within a growing consultancy
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio
- Clear progression pathway within the business
- Collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Hybrid working available following probation
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Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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