Overview:
Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced and commercially focused
Quantity Surveyor
to join our cost management team. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of cost consultancy services on high-value construction projects across sectors such as data centers, healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties for complex projects
- Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and feasibility studies at various design stages
- Lead tendering and procurement processes, including BOQ production and bid evaluations
- Conduct value engineering, risk assessments, and cost control strategies throughout the project lifecycle
- Administer contracts (e.g., FIDIC, JCT, NEC), including assessing variations, EOTs, and preparing final accounts
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to manage commercial expectations and resolve disputes or claims
- Oversee the work of junior quantity surveyors and provide mentorship and guidance
- Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and recommendations for stakeholders and senior management
Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in cost management or quantity surveying, preferably in a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of various procurement methods and standard forms of contract (FIDIC, NEC, etc)
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and client-facing skills
- Chartered status (MRICS, AIQS, or equivalent) is strongly preferred
- Proven experience in managing large-scale or technically complex projects (e.g., data centres, hospitals, infrastructure)