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Posted 23 July, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Real
Sunderland, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Sunderland | Hybrid Working | £36,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Build Your Career with a Consultancy That Invests in Its People An established and growing construction consultancy is looking to appoint two Consultant Quantity Surveyors and one Senior Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join its Sunderland office. With a strong pipeline of secured work across the North East, this is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, education, residential, commercial, leisure, infrastructure and public sector developments. You'll have the opportunity to see projects through from inception to completion, working closely with clients and project teams while developing your technical and commercial expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Projects Current commissions include: Healthcare projects ranging from GP surgery refurbishments and extensions through to major hospital developments Higher education projects for leading universities Commercial office and mixed-use developments New-build residential developments Local authority regeneration, infrastructure and public realm schemes Leisure and community projectsProjects are primarily located throughout the North East, with occasional opportunities to support wider regional projects where specialist expertise is required. The Opportunities Consultant Quantity Surveyor Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 This position would suit a Quantity Surveyor with consultancy, client-side or contractor experience looking to build their career within a professional consultancy environment. Key responsibilities will include: Cost planning and estimating Procurement and tender management Contract administration Interim valuations and final accounts Employer's Agent services Contract and commercial advice Client and stakeholder management Site inspections and project handovers Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion Senior Consultant Quantity Surveyor Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 This role would suit an experienced consultant with a strong background delivering Quantity Surveying services across sectors such as education, healthcare, leisure, commercial or public sector projects. Candidates are likely to have gained experience within a consultancy environment and may have worked for organisations such as Turner & Townsend, Atkins/Faithful+Gould, Gleeds, Ridge, Pick Everard or similar. Responsibilities will include: Leading commissions and managing project delivery Providing strategic cost and commercial advice Procurement and contract management Employer's Agent and Contract Administrator duties Managing client relationships Mentoring and supporting junior team members Supporting business development activities where appropriate Delivering projects to cost, programme and quality objectives About You Consultant Quantity Surveyor Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar Ideally 2-5 years' experience Strong commercial awareness Experience of pre and/or post-contract services Ambitious and keen to progress professionally Excellent communication skills Senior Consultant Quantity Surveyor Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar Ideally 5+ years' consultancy experience Strong pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying expertise Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and contracts Experience managing projects independently Strong client-facing capabilities MRICS desirable but not essential What's on Offer? Work-Life Balance Hybrid working Only 2 days per week required in the office Summer Fridays during July and August Duvet Days initiative Flexible benefits package 27 days annual leave Birthday leave Bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Financial Benefits Competitive salary 5% matched pension contribution Professional membership fees paid Life assurance (4x salary) £12.50 monthly mobile phone allowance 45p per mile business mileage reimbursement Career Development Structured APC support programme Proven training and development pathway Exposure to projects from start to finish Mentoring from experienced professionals Clear opportunities for progression Supportive and collaborative culture Location Based from the Sunderland office, with project work primarily across the North East region. Important Information Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for these positions, therefore candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future should not apply. To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please get in touch today. To find out more about Real, please visit