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Date Added: Thu 12/02/2026

Quantity Surveyor

Manchester, UK
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Company: BRANDON JAMES LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum

An established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with Employers Agent experience to join their team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to progress within a growing firm that delivers a wide range of residential projects across the region.

The Quantity Surveyor

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be joining a supportive and experienced team involved in projects for housing associations, developers, and local authorities. You will be responsible for delivering pre- and post-contract cost management services, as well as acting as Employers Agent on new build and refurbishment schemes in the residential sector.

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor who is confident in a client-facing position, with a sound understanding of the residential market. There is a strong pipeline of projects, with values typically ranging from £2m to £20m, offering continued professional development and long-term career prospects.

Quantity Surveyor responsibilities:

  • Acting as Employers Agent on residential schemes
  • Preparing cost plans, tender documentation and contract advice
  • Managing valuations, variations and final accounts
  • Providing support to senior team members and mentoring junior staff
  • Liaising directly with clients and attending project meetings

Quantity Surveyor requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related discipline
  • Ideally working towards MRICS or already chartered
  • Proven Employers Agent experience in the residential sector
  • Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • A full UK driving licence is preferred

What's in it for you?

  • £40,000 - £55,000
  • 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
  • APC Programme
  • 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 Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

Reference #DJ1051

Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy

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