Quantity Surveyor - Client Side

Client-Side Quantity Surveyor

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Client-Side Quantity Surveyor to join a property and construction team based in Carlisle.

The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of the construction industry and will be responsible for providing commercial and cost management expertise across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.

This is a client-side position, making it ideal for a QS who enjoys working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client-side quantity surveying and commercial management across construction projects.

• Manage project costs from initial budgets and feasibility through to final account.

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and financial forecasts.

• Review tenders, quotations and contractor submissions.

• Procure and manage contractors and consultants.

• Assess valuations, variations and applications for payment.

• Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks.

• Manage final accounts and ensure costs are accurately reconciled.

• Review construction contracts, specifications and project documentation.

• Attend project and contractor meetings.

• Provide commercial advice to internal stakeholders and project teams.

• Monitor project progress against programme and budget.

• Ensure appropriate cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Work across a variety of construction, refurbishment and property projects.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with client-side experience.

• Broad all-round construction knowledge across different project types.

• Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement and contracts.

• Experience managing budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Confident dealing with contractors, consultants and senior stakeholders.

• Strong commercial and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.

• MRICS or working towards chartership would be advantageous but not essential.

• Based within a commutable distance of Carlisle or willing to relocate.

Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Permanent position

• Pension

• Annual leave

• Company benefits

• Long-term career development opportunities