Consultant Quantity Surveyor:

Location: Nottingham Office Based

Benefits:  £40,000-£45,000 p.a., Discretionary Bonus, 25 Days holiday increasing with service

Type: Permanent – full time (37.5hr/wk)

We are a forward-thinking, growing SME operating from the East Midlands and London regions. With strong sustainability credentials and a commitment to making a positive impact, we actively seek to drive change in our industry. Our innovative approach provides our employees with a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere where they can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

We are committed to fostering a culture of continual professional development and collaboration, offering opportunities for growth within various disciplines and delivering exceptional client service.

Could this be the environment for you to reach your full potential? We seek a creative Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join our established QS function at what we believe is a particularly exciting time of growth and development for Focus, offering many possibilities and collaboration across our UK wide multi-disciplinary offer. You will have the opportunity assist with the development of projects and to work closely with a range of clients, acquiring professional skills and knowledge across the wider Focus service portfolio.

Requirements:

The role will comprise traditional Quantity Surveying duties, including Feasibility Studies, Cost Plans, Employer’s Requirements, Valuations and Cost Reports, Final Accounts, and cashflows.  Additional interest and awareness in the following areas would be of particular value:

• Contract Administration
• Project Management
• Delivering projects in the public sector for Local Authorities
• Life Cycle Costing, Renewable Technologies and / or Mechanical and Electrical Services Surveying.

The successful candidate would ideally have approximately 5 years of work experience in the sector with established skills supporting projects from inception to completion.  You will have the ambition to develop yourself and the service, possessing the ability to work alone with some supervision. The post presents an exceptional opportunity for the right person to advance further within the field. Significant career development opportunities exist both within the team and across the wider multi-disciplinary business.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the below attributes/skills:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction field.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying within a consultancy environment.
• General understanding of NEC / JCT contracts beneficial.
• Excellent IT literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, and build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines whilst co-ordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making abilities whilst working under supervision.
• Professional certification / working towards (RICS, CIOB, APM, etc.) advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainability practices and their integration into construction projects is desirable.

This list is not exhaustive: we are open to candidates from a range of QS backgrounds.  Most importantly, you will have the motivation to contribute to a team to meet stretching targets. Could this be you?

What We Offer

• Benefits package commensurate with experience and skills, including discretionary bonus scheme and Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions
• Professional subscriptions met.
• Hybrid work environment, providing flexibility and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Exposure to varied project types that prioritize sustainability and innovation.
• Opportunity for growth and progression within a company that values diversity and inclusion, with real potential to move into more senior roles within the Division and across the wider business for the right person.
• At a Consultant level, we expect the successful candidate will already have a full set of core skills and qualifications within this field.

This role should help develop the skillset of the successful candidate, acquiring professional skills and knowledge across the wider Focus service portfolio. If you are a motivated team player with strong problem-solving skills looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please forward your CV and covering letter to administration@focus-consultants.com. Please reference the subject line of your email: QS Cons/Notts-05.26

Deadline for Applications: 12^th June 2026

Focus Consultants is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community: Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

Focus is unable to offer sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route following changes made in 2024 by the UK Government. We continue to welcome applications with visa types that do not require sponsorship now or in future.

Please note, due to candidate numbers, we are unable to give feedback on all applications received that are not selected for shortlisting.