Employer’s Agent / Quantity Surveyor

Senior Employer’s Agent / Quantity Surveyor – North West / Hybrid – Consultancy
£55,000 – £60,000 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent

We are working with a well-established consultancy to recruit a Senior Employer’s Agent / Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of affordable housing developments across the North West and West Yorkshire.

This is a permanent opportunity driven by increased workload in line with upcoming affordable housing programmes. The successful candidate will take ownership of multiple projects, acting as Employer’s Agent and providing full Quantity Surveying services from inception through to completion.

You will operate with a high level of autonomy while supporting wider business objectives and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Act as Employer’s Agent on residential and affordable housing developments
• Deliver full pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and cash flow forecasts
• Manage procurement processes including tendering and negotiation
• Analyse tenders and provide detailed reports and recommendations
• Administer JCT Design & Build contracts
• Carry out risk assessments, value engineering, and cost control
• Manage contract administration including variations, EOTs, and final accounts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support and mentor junior surveyors where required

Requirements

• Proven experience acting as Employer’s Agent on residential or affordable housing schemes
• Experience working with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)
• Strong knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts
• Experience in tender analysis, procurement, and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc or equivalent)
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Chartered or working towards (RICS)
• Strong background in affordable housing developments
• Experience in hybrid consultancy environments

Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk