End-to-End Hiring for Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
We source, assess and place exceptional Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers from across the globe - handling everything from first search through to day one on site.
What we do
An overview of the UK Quantity Surveyor talent market:
- 47,200 - Active QS professionals in the UK - down from 65,000
- 4,000 Live QS roles on LinkedIn in May 2026
- 31% of firms class the shortfall as critical (RICS)
Why Quantity Surveyors are hard to recruit:
- The US and Middle East recruit UK-trained QS talent with more desirable packages
- Senior QS professionals have retired and graduate numbers aren't filling the gap.
The talent pipeline that once fed the industry is no longer able to supply the current demand for talent, pushing firms to look beyond domestic hiring for the first time.
We find, vet and place world-class Quantity Surveying talent, fast
Hintel opens up a global talent pool by sourcing degree-qualified Quantity Surveyors and Cost Managers with JCT, NEC and FIDIC experience from markets including Hong Kong, South Africa, Malaysia and India.
Unlike traditional agencies competing for the same shrinking domestic pool, we recruit globally. Our dedicated team handles everything end-to-end - from global candidate sourcing and rigorous capability testing through to compliance and day-one onboarding.
The benefits
We search globally - our international network spans Hong Kong, South Africa, Malaysia, India and beyond, giving you access to degree-qualified QS and Cost Management professionals that simply aren't available through the domestic market.
We handle the mandatory Resident Labour Market Test from start to finish - managing the advertising requirements, collating evidence and meeting all compliance obligations on your behalf, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Full sponsorship and application support, managed by our team. From Certificate of Sponsorship through to Home Office submission, we take care of every step so your HR function doesn't have to navigate the process alone.
We manage compliance checks, right-to-work documentation and day-one onboarding support so your new hire arrives prepared, compliant and ready to contribute from the start.
How it works
We take a detailed brief on your project, contract type, and candidate requirements.
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