Associate Quantity Surveyor

  • Brandon James
  • 23/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

A specialist West London consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The successful Associate Quantity Surveyor will work predominantly across high-quality residential projects, supporting private clients and development-led schemes throughout London.

The Associate Quantity Surveyor will take a senior role across commissions, leading projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. The Associate Quantity Surveyor will also work closely with clients, consultants and contractors, providing clear commercial direction and helping maintain strong project delivery.

This position would suit an Associate Quantity Surveyor who is already operating at senior level and is ready to take on wider responsibility. The Associate Quantity Surveyor will have the opportunity to lead key client relationships, oversee junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of the consultancy.

Associate Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading cost planning, feasibility and budgeting across residential projects

  • Managing procurement strategies, tender exercises and contractor appointments

  • Overseeing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts

  • Providing senior-level commercial and contractual advice

  • Leading client, consultant and contractor meetings

  • Managing project risk and financial reporting

  • Reviewing the work of junior Quantity Surveyors

  • Supporting client development and repeat business opportunities

Associate Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

  • MRICS qualified or equivalent professional experience

  • Strong UK consultancy / PQS background

  • Proven experience delivering residential projects

  • Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes

  • Strong commercial judgement and client-facing capability

  • Experience managing multiple commissions independently

  • Previous mentoring or team leadership experience

  • Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships

In Return:

  • 80,000 - 90,000 per annum

  • West London location

  • High-quality residential project portfolio

  • Senior client-facing responsibility

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor junior staff

  • Clear route towards further leadership

  • Significant involvement in the growth of the consultancy

If you are an Associate Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.

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Reference

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