Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Agency UK
Phoenix Gray Recruitment is a specialist quantity surveyor recruitment agency — placing Assistant QS, Quantity Surveyors, Senior QS, and Commercial Managers with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, and housebuilders across the UK. Commercial and cost management professionals are among the most consistently in-demand white-collar roles across all sectors of UK construction, and the supply of experienced, site-literate QS professionals remains highly competitive.
Our commercial and QS recruitment division handles both temporary contract placements — covering maternity leave, programmes start-ups, and interim requirements — and permanent appointments at all levels. Phoenix Gray understands the distinction between client-side cost management, main contractor commercial management, and subcontractor QS work, and matches candidates accordingly.
Quick Answer
What does a quantity surveyor recruitment agency do?
A quantity surveyor recruitment agency specialises in sourcing and placing QS and commercial management professionals into construction businesses. This includes Assistant QS and graduate QS roles through to Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and Estimators. Phoenix Gray is a UK specialist QS recruitment agency that places quantity surveyors on both temporary contract and permanent basis — working with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, housebuilders, and developer clients nationwide.
Quantity Surveyor Roles We Recruit
Our QS and commercial recruitment division covers every level of cost and commercial management in construction — from Assistant QS and graduate roles through to Commercial Directors. We recruit for both temporary contract and permanent positions across all construction sectors.
Sectors We Cover
Main Contracting
QS and commercial managers for principal contractors and main contractors across all construction sectors.
Specialist Sub-contracting
Quantity surveyors for specialist subcontractors — M&E, groundworks, facades, and fit-out packages.
Housebuilding & Residential
Commercial staff for housebuilders — land acquisition QS, build cost management, and sales CVM roles.
Civil Engineering
QS professionals for civils and infrastructure — NEC contracts, target cost, and infrastructure cost management.
M&E / Mechanical & Electrical
Quantity surveyors with M&E and building services experience for mechanical and electrical packages.
Developer / Client-Side
Client-side cost consultants and employers agents for developers, housing associations, and public sector clients.
Why Use a Specialist Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Agency?
Sector-matched candidates
We understand the difference between a main contractor QS and a subcontractor QS — we match candidates to the right sector and programme type.
Temp and perm
Phoenix Gray recruits quantity surveyors on both a temporary contract basis (day rate) and permanent salaried appointments at all levels.
RICS membership awareness
We recognise the value of RICS and CIOB membership at senior QS and commercial manager level and highlight this in relevant searches.
Contract type knowledge
Our team understands JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke contract frameworks — so we can brief and assess candidates correctly.
Confidential senior searches
For senior Commercial Manager and Commercial Director appointments, Phoenix Gray can conduct discreet, confidential searches.
Nationwide placement
We place quantity surveyors across all UK regions — from national framework contractors to regional specialist subcontractors.
Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Across the UK
Phoenix Gray recruits across all major UK cities and regions. Select your area for local market information.
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