Associate Quantity Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 January 2026
LOCATION
Winchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£90,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Cost Management Client Relationship Management MRICS Tender Documents Project Cost Monitoring MS Office Excel Leadership

FULL DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Quantity Surveyor or Cost Management professional looking to take a leadership role within a growing, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Winchester. This role offers the chance to lead projects from inception to completion, develop key client relationships, win new work and mentor a growing cost management team. You’ll be working on high-profile projects valued up to £1bn across sectors including life sciences, large corporates, housing associations, contractors and developers.

Role & Responsibilities of the Associate Quantity Surveyor:

  • Lead and manage multiple cost management projects from inception through to completion and use
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying and securing new and repeat business
  • Mentor and support junior QS and cost management colleagues
  • Provide commercial and contractual advice across projects
  • Prepare cost plans, tender documents and procurement strategies
  • Monitor project costs during construction and negotiate final accounts
  • Lead client meetings and contribute to wider business development initiatives

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships
  • MRICS qualified with an RICS-accredited degree (or equivalent)
  • Background in consultancy
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (CostX experience desirable)
  • Enthusiastic, ambitious and comfortable working autonomously

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Car allowance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Private medical insurance and private GP access
  • Pension, life assurance and income protection
  • Three paid volunteering days per year
  • Clear career development pathway with genuine progression
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