Executive Quantity Surveyor in Bristol

60,000

80,000

ABOUT THE COMPANY

My client is a leading independent construction and property consultancy, known for delivering world-class service across cost management, project management, and specialist advisory services. With over 1,300 professionals operating across UK and US offices, they are united by a shared purpose: to build a better future through excellence, sustainability, and innovation.

Their success is measured not just by project delivery, but by the value they create for clients, the careers they build for their people, and the social and environmental legacy they leave behind. People are central to their mission, and they pride themselves on a collaborative culture that rewards talent, hard work, and a commitment to quality.

ABOUT THE ROLE

My client is seeking an experienced Executive Cost Consultant (Quantity Surveyor) to support the continued growth of their Leeds office. This role offers the chance to work across a broad range of sectors—while there are no strict boundaries, particular emphasis is placed on the residential market, with active involvement in Build to Rent (BtR) and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) projects.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering high-profile schemes across Yorkshire and beyond. Current and recent projects span residential, commercial, leisure, large-scale masterplanning, retail, light industrial, and media sectors.

Key Responsibilities
As an Executive/Associate Quantity Surveyor, the successful candidate will:

  • Lead cost planning and commercial management activities throughout all project stages
  • Develop and manage budgets, monitor variances, and ensure cost control across complex schemes
  • Prepare cost estimates, cash flow forecasts, and valuation reports
  • Lead procurement processes including tender documentation, analysis, and negotiation
  • Administer post-contract change control, interim valuations, and final accounts
  • Assess and manage risk, offering proactive solutions to project teams and clients
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact
  • Mentor junior team members and support their development
  • Contribute to internal initiatives such as digital innovation, sector forums, and business development

 

What Sets This Opportunity Apart
This is more than a technical role. My client fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and leadership at every level. The successful candidate will join a team led by an equity partner, offering strong mentorship and a clear route for career progression.

They are deeply committed to ESG, equality, and social mobility, with industry-leading initiatives such as their Next Gen programme and an internal ESG Committee. Their ambition to achieve net-zero carbon by 2030 is matched by the impact they already create—over £12 million in social value generated since 2021.

REQUIREMENTS

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
  • MRICS qualification preferred (or actively working towards chartership)
  • Strong pre- and post-contract experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment
  • Proven expertise in residential projects, particularly BtR and PBSA
  • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
  • A strategic mindset with problem-solving ability and commercial acumen
  • Proficiency in digital tools such as Microsoft Office and CostX (preferred)
  • A collaborative attitude and interest in contributing to a high-performing team

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Salary is negotiable, dependent on the individuals experience. Other benefits are also included but will be discussed at interview stage.

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About this Recruiter

Ilaria Ferrentino
Consultant

A bit about me

After several years in the residential and commercial property world, I wanted a change and have now started my career with Cityscape Recruitment as a consultant. I am excited to broaden my knowledge and learn new skills in the construction industry. Outside of work, I enjoy going out for dinner with a cheeky glass of wine, going to the gym and spending time with my family and friends.
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Find your next construction job, today.

Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.

Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.

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About Cityscape Recruitment

Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.

We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.

And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.

SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Clients we work for

Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.

What our clients say

We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.

They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.

Commercial Director,
Main Contractor

I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.

Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd

The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.

Director,
Soilfix

Construction Recruitment FAQs

Here are answers to some questions that you may have.

At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:

  • Main Contractor – Build
  • Fit Out and Refurbishment
  • Residential Development
  • Specialist Contract
  • Civil Engineering
  • Consultancy

Read more about our company here.

Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.

They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors

To view all our live roles, click here

Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape. 

Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes. 

Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.

Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country. 

To view all of our live roles, click here

When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area. 

Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you. 

We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential. 

After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.

If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)

If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment. 

Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.

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