Client Side Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (Building Cost Manager)
Location: Hybrid (Office, Site & Home) Contract: Full-time Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering expert, data-driven advice on construction costs? Looking for a varied role that spans multiple building types, locations, and complexities? This hybrid opportunity could be your ideal next step.

As an experienced QS, you ll join a respected internal team, working across a significant and diverse national property portfolio. This role blends commercial acumen, strategic procurement, and team leadership within a collaborative environment that values innovation and cost integrity.

What You ll Be Doing

• Lead, develop and mentor the Building Services Account Control team.
• Manage project costs and budgeting across a regional portfolio, covering up to £90m in capital expenditure.
• Oversee the performance and output of third-party QS firms, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring contract compliance.
• Drive tendering and procurement activity, ensuring value for money and alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain and report on cost performance, trends, and supply chain effectiveness.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety, licensing, and governance standards.
• Audit projects pre- and post-completion, identifying insights and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date tender records to inform future contractor and supplier decisions.

What You ll Bring

• Chartered status with RICS accreditation.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally with fit-out, retail, or multi-site project experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a structured, proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Previous line management experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
• Comfortable working across multiple locations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

What s In It For You?

• Excellent basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus up to 30% of your salary
• Flexible working, including hybrid model (office, home, site visits)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to two extra weeks