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I'm currently supporting a well-established, director-led construction consultancy in Leeds in their search for a Mid-to-Senior Quantity Surveyor. The business has a strong UK presence and is experiencing continued growth across its retail and commercial portfolios, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS looking to step into a varied and client-facing role.Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.About the ConsultancyThe firm delivers high-quality cost management, project management and programme consultancy services to a wide range of blue-chip clients. They pride themselves on a hands-on, senior-led approach, offering consistent access to experienced leaders and clear opportunities for career progression.Their Leeds team works across multiple sectors, with a particularly strong pipeline in:Food & Non-Food Retail (Refurb, Fit-Out & New Build)Retail Park RedevelopmentShopping Centre EnhancementsCommercial & WorkplaceIndustrial & LogisticsResidentialLeisure & HospitalityTypical project values range from 500k roll-outs to 50m+ major development programmes.This position is ideal for a QS with strong retail experience who can confidently manage projects, engage with clients, and ensure cost certainty across fast-paced programmes of work.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of early-stage cost plans, feasibility studies, and budget estimatesProducing BQs, tender documentation, schedules of work, and employer's requirementsLeading procurement: tender strategy, evaluation, negotiation, and contract awardManaging cost control, valuations, variations, and final accountsSupporting value engineering, risk assessments, and life-cycle costingProviding contract administration under JCT and NEC formsRepresenting the consultancy in design team, project and commercial meetingsOverseeing junior QS's and contributing to team developmentSupporting business development activities such as fee proposals and bidsWhat They Are Looking For5-12 years' experience in a PQS / consultancy environmentStrong retail sector experience - roll-out programmes, frameworks or major retail developmentsDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similarMRICS or progressing toward chartershipConfident communicator capable of managing client relationshipsTechnically strong, commercially aware, and able to deliver projects independentlyComfortable managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneouslyCalibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.TPBN1_UKTJ