Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Leeds
Growing Team | Varied Sector Exposure

I'm currently working with a growing consultancy based in Leeds that's looking to bring a driven and dependable Quantity Surveyor into their expanding team.

You'll be joining a small but experienced team, where you’ll have the autonomy to manage your own projects, but with the support and mentoring structure in place to help you grow.

About the Company

This consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors, offering great exposure to different project types. These include:

  • Residential (new build & conversions)
  • Industrial
  • Commercial (office refurbishments)
  • Education
  • Local Authority
  • Healthcare

You’ll be given the opportunity to work on a wide portfolio—ideal for someone who thrives on variety and wants to broaden their experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on QS role, with involvement from early-stage planning right through to final accounts. You’ll be expected to lead day-to-day QS duties, including:

Cost Planning

  • Preparing estimates across all RIBA stages
  • Advising on materials, construction methods, and lifecycle costs
  • Ensuring cost plans are accurate and aligned with budgets

Pre-Contract Duties

  • Advising on procurement, tendering, and risk management
  • Preparing tender documents and evaluating submissions
  • Supporting clients with contract selection and negotiation

Post-Contract Duties

  • Monitoring budgets and producing cost reports
  • Valuing completed work and processing payments
  • Managing variations and final accounts
  • Advising on contractual procedures throughout the project lifecycle

What They’re Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • MRICS qualification with at least 2 years post-chartership experience
  • A degree from a RICS-accredited course
  • Solid pre- and post-contract QS experience, ideally with a mix of sector exposure

Why Apply?

  • Autonomy and ownership of your projects
  • Supportive, close-knit team environment
  • Diverse range of sectors and clients
  • Great Leeds location