Associate Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor in London. This senior role offers commercial leadership, client management, and high-quality cost management across projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in consultancy, particularly in office, fit out, or PBSA sectors. Salary ranges from £75k to £90k, depending on experience, with clear opportunities for progression in a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Commercially experienced professional with consultancy experience.
• Sound understanding of cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience under JCT/NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and commercial services from feasibility to final account.
• Take ownership of key client relationships.
• Prepare and review cost plans and financial reports.

Skills

Strong commercial experience

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Cost management

Procurement

Education

MRICS or working towards it

Job description

A leading independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to support and lead the delivery of projects across the office, fit out, PBSA, and wider built environment sectors. This is a senior client-facing role, offering responsibility for commercial leadership, client management, and delivery of high-quality cost management services across the full project lifecycle.

The role would suit a commercially experienced professional with strong consultancy experience, looking to take the next step in a leadership-focused position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and commercial services from feasibility through to final account.
• Take ownership of key client relationships and act as a trusted commercial advisor.
• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, budgets, and financial reports.
• Lead procurement strategies, tender processes, and contractor appointments.
• Oversee contract administration, change control, and final account settlement.
• Manage commercial risk, cash flow, and value optimisation across projects.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors within the team.
• Contribute to business development and workload planning where required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong commercial experience within the office, fit out, PBSA, and/or wider built environment sectors.
• Previous experience working within a construction consultancy environment.
• Sound understanding of cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience working under standard forms of contract (JCT/NEC).
• Strong client-facing, communication, and reporting skills.
• MRICS (or working towards) preferred.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and delivery focused.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000, depending on experience.
• Senior client-facing role within a respected consultancy.
• Clear pathway for progression and leadership development.
• Exposure to high-quality projects across key built environment sectors.

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on (phone number removed), or email your up-to-date CV