Associate Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building and construction consultancy is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will manage budgets, oversee procurement, and mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000, along with an electric vehicle scheme and a flexible working model of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme

5% employer pension contribution

Birthday day off

Paid professional memberships

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• MRICS accreditation in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Experience in managing small teams or junior staff under supervision.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical capability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and budget estimates.
• Manage procurement and administer contracts.
• Oversee cost control processes and ensure value for money.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Lead value engineering exercises where appropriate.
• Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to team development.

Skills

MRICS accreditation

Team management

Commercial awareness

Technical capability

Excellent communication

Job description

About the Role - Associate Quantity Surveyor

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join an award-winning building and construction consultancy based on the outskirts of Manchester, with free on-site parking. Occasional travel to regional offices may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and budget estimates
• Manage procurement, administer contracts, and assist in resolving disputes
• Oversee cost control processes and ensure value for money
• Identify and manage project risks
• Lead value engineering exercises where appropriate
• Mentor junior surveyors and contribute to team development

Requirements

• MRICS accreditation in Quantity Surveying
• Experience supporting or acting as an Employer's Agent
• Ability to manage small teams or junior staff under supervision
• Strong commercial awareness and technical capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Birthday day off
• Paid professional memberships and accreditations
• Flexible working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

As soon as we receive your application, Joanna Collett, our Surveying and Project Management recruiter, will contact you to discuss the opportunity and provide details about the client.