Cost Consultant / Employer’s Agent

  • Location: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset (Hybrid)

  • Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

  • Salary: £27,000 – £45,000 (Dependent on experience) + Benefits

  • Sector Focus: Social Housing, Residential, and Commercial

  • Reference: Somerset/EAQS

About the Company

Stafford Lawrence is proud to partner with a growing, multi-disciplinary PQS Organisation / Construction Cost Consultancy looking to expand their team in the South West.

Known for their human-centric approach and strong regional pipeline, our client provides a collaborative environment with genuine career progression. Due to an influx of new project wins, they are urgently seeking a hands-on Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor who can also act as an Employer’s Agent (EA) for key residential and social housing schemes across the Somerset, Bristol, and Devon regions.

The Role of the  Quantity Surveyor Job Somerset

Based out of the Weston-Super-Mare office with flexible hybrid working, you will take ownership of projects from inception to completion. Reporting directly to the Regional Director of Cost, you will be the primary point of contact for clients, managing budgets, timelines, and main contractor delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent on a diverse portfolio, with a heavy emphasis on affordable/social housing frameworks, alongside commercial and private residential developments.

  • Manage post-contract administration, cost reporting, and contract processes (JCT/NEC).

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing main contractors to ensure compliant, cost-effective delivery.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong local client relationships, working autonomously while contributing to the wider regional team.

Candidate Requirements

Our client is flexible on the years of experience—hence the wide salary banding—but technical pedigree and sector fit are vital.

  • Education: A degree or formal qualification in a construction-related discipline (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Estimating).

  • Background: Ideally, experience working within a Professional Quantity Surveying (PQS) firm or Construction Consultancy. Candidates from a Main Contractor background will be highly considered if they possess strong, demonstrable experience in the Social Housing sector.

  • Sector Knowledge: Experience navigating a mix of sectors, specifically Social Housing, Affordable Warmth schemes, or high-density residential builds.

  • Mobility: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, as the role requires regular travel to client sites across Somerset, Bristol, and Devon.

  • Location: Candidates must be based in, or genuinely looking to relocate to, the Somerset area. Relocation applicants from within the UK are warmly welcomed.

Salary, Package & Benefits for the Quantity Surveyor Somerset

Our client recognizes that talent comes at different career stages. A competitive basic salary of £27,000 to £45,000 is on offer, strictly aligned with your practical experience.

In addition to a competitive basic salary, the package includes:

  • Flexible Working: Modern hybrid home/office working policy.

  • Tools of the Trade: Company Laptop and Mobile Phone.

  • Allowances: Mileage Allowance for site visits.

  • Professional Development: One fully paid professional membership subscription (e.g., RICS, CIOB) and mentorship.

  • Company Pension Scheme.

To Apply

If you are looking to advance your career with a progressive consultancy in the South West, please submit your up-to-date CV to admin@staffordlawrence.com, quoting reference Somerset/EAQS.

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