Associate Quantity Surveyor & Employer's Agent

We are looking for an Associate Quantity Surveyor and Employer's Agent. This is a full time/permanent position in London and operates a Hybrid working model (post-probation). This is a key leadership role within the business, combining Cost Consultancy, Employer’s Agent responsibilities and client-facing delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.

 

You will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, acting as a trusted advisor to clients, while also leading and developing a small team of surveyors.

 

We work in a number of different sectors including; residential, education, public sector, fire remediation, retrofit and more. Our projects range from £1m to £20m.

 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage:
  • Cost plans and estimates
  • Tender documentation and procurement strategies
  • Contract documentation and reports

 

• Manage post-contract duties including:
  • Valuations
  • Variations
  • Final accounts

 

• Act as Employer’s Agent on projects, leading delivery from pre-contract through to completion
• Manage the contractual and commercial aspects of projects under JCT and/or NEC forms
• Lead project meetings and act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes
• Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 Quantity Surveyors / Assistants
• Review outputs and ensure high-quality delivery across projects
• Support the development and progression of junior team members
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear and commercially sound advice
• Present confidently to clients and stakeholders
• Manage expectations and drive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage Invoicing/Forecasting for projects under your control.

 

 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong background in cost consultancy / PQS environment
• Proven experience acting as Employer’s Agent on projects independently
• Experience delivering projects across residential, education, or public sector
• Demonstrable client-facing experience, including leading meetings and presentations
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff
• Strong knowledge of JCT (and ideally NEC) contracts
• Experience with MEP Costing
• MRICS (or working towards)