Associate Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview

• Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) is a global professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. Operating in 70 countries, JLL delivers expert property and investment solutions, managing 3.0 billion sq ft and US$47.6 billion in assets under management.

Job Summary

Lead and mentor a Quantity Surveying team to deliver expert consultancy services for high-value projects across diverse sectors, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence while driving business growth and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Quantity Surveying (QS) team to deliver high-quality project outcomes within specified timelines and budgets
• Develop and secure new business opportunities to expand the firm’s project portfolio
• Provide expert quantity surveying consultancy services from project inception to completion for high-value projects
• Manage and nurture client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
• Deliver cost advisory services collaborating across JLL teams to optimize project financials
• Lead and mentor QS team members, ensuring appropriate training, guidance, and performance management
• Oversee estimating, pre-contract cost control, documentation, tendering, and post-contract procedures to meet JLL standards
• Deputize for and support the Director in office management and development activities
• Interview, recommend, and plan resource allocation for permanent and contract staff to maximize efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement by encouraging staff feedback and implementing best practices
• Brief, direct, and supervise QS staff to ensure client requirements and project standards are met
• Monitor project progress and maintain quality standards under pressure and tight deadlines
• Negotiate risk-assessed solutions and manage ambiguities effectively to support project success
• Utilize digital platforms and technology tools to enhance project delivery and team collaboration
• Communicate clearly and collaborate across teams to achieve project goals and foster teamwork

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree or diploma in a relevant field and/or 8 to 10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong technological aptitude

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• APQS, RICS, AAIQS, or SISV professional qualifications
• Experience in QS consultancy firms
• Exposure to commercial interior fit-out projects
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work resiliently under competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Aptitude for digital working methods and technology platforms