At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects from start to finish and manage budgets like a pro.
- Company: Join a well-established consultancy with a supportive and dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, health insurance, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Flexible working conditions and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while mentoring the next generation of surveyors.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and strong client-side experience required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 45000 £ per year.
An established property and construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Sunderland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects across the North East while supporting clients, developing junior team members and contributing to business growth.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will deliver a full range of pre and post-contract services across commercial, healthcare, local authority, residential and education projects. Schemes range from refurbishments and extensions through to major new-build developments, public realm improvements and infrastructure works.
The Role
- Lead projects from inception through to completion
- Prepare cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
- Manage procurement processes and analyze 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 selected business development activity
Projects are located across the North East, with the role based from the Sunderland office. The consultancy aims to keep team members involved throughout the full project lifecycle, supporting consistent delivery and professional development.
The Company
The organisation is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering services for public and private-sector clients. Its portfolio includes offices, colleges, hospitals, GP facilities, university buildings, affordable housing, infrastructure and public realm schemes.
The Person
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:
- 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
What’s in it for you?
- £36,000 – £45,000+
- 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Mobile and Laptop
- Car allowance
- Regular socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Great work-life balance
- Income protection
- Internal training programmes
- Death in Service contribution
- Health & Wellness programme
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. 01628 334 719
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Sunderland employer: Brandon James Ltd
Brandon James Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Oxford where innovation and collaboration thrive. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while managing exciting projects and key client relationships. Join a team that values leadership and fosters a culture of excellence, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in Quantity Surveying.
