Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Construction Cost Consultancy Location: Newcastle upon Tyne – Hybrid Salary: Up to 50k + Electric Car Salary Sacrifice / Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor—chartered with the RICS or working towards it—looking for a fast-track opportunity to progress to Associate Director? This is a chance to join a well-established, successful construction cost consultancy with a clear vision: to deliver cost management to the highest standard, adding value through professional expertise and exceptional project delivery. The majority of their work comes from repeat business—a testament to their long-standing partnerships and outstanding reputation within the construction industry About the Role You’ll join a small, collaborative team delivering full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple projects, predominantly within the healthcare sector. Projects range from £500k to £300m, working with both tier 1 and regional main contractors. You’ll play a key role in managing these projects from initial enquiry through to handover, ensuring value engineering, cost control, and budget integrity throughout. What’s on Offer My client is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who is ambitious to progress and grow with the business. For those still working towards chartership, full APC mentorship is available—tailored to your needs. This is a close-knit team where your input is valued. Several team members have been with the company for 20+ years, reflecting the supportive and friendly culture on offer. Benefits include: * Competitive salary: Up to £50k (depending on experience) * Car allowance or salary sacrifice scheme for a fully electric vehicle * Regular social events * Pension scheme * Gym membership * Company bonus scheme The Ideal Candidate * Solid grounding in quantity surveying principles * Chartered RICS status (or working towards) * Consultancy background * Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (RICS-accredited) * Capable of running projects independently * Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills * Able to manage multiple deadlines effectively * Detail-oriented and proactive * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Organised, reliable, and a strong time manager * Full UK driving licence What to Expect The process begins with a friendly, informal chat via Teams or phone with me, Rachel Scott. If we both feel it’s a good fit, I’ll introduce you to my client for an in-person meeting with the Directors. Interested? To find out more, please contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment. I value discretion—all conversations are 100% confidential. If you’re ready to apply, click the link and I’ll be in touch