Associate Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is recruiting an Associate Quantity Surveyor for its Bristol team. The role focuses on leading cost consultancy services across commercial and student accommodation projects, strengthening client relationships and supporting business growth.

The ideal candidate will combine strong QS expertise with leadership and a proactive approach to developing client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or working towards MRICS.
• Significant experience in cost consultancy/quantity surveying.
• Experience delivering commercial building projects, preferably including student accommodation.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage client relationships.
• Ability to develop junior staff and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and quantity surveying on a varied project portfolio.
• Oversee projects from feasibility through procurement to final account.
• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, tender docs and reports.
• Advise on procurement strategies, contract selection and value engineering.
• Manage budgets, change control, valuations and forecasting.
• Act as main client contact and coordinate with teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and support business development.

Skills

MRICS

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Education

Significant experience in construction/property consultancy

Job description

Conrad Consulting is representing a respected construction consultancy looking to appoint an Associate Quantity Surveyor to its Bristol team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cost consultant to take a senior role within an established consultancy, delivering projects across the commercial and student accommodation sectors while helping to strengthen client relationships and support the continued growth of the business.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical quantity surveying expertise with commercial awareness, leadership ability and a proactive approach to business development.

The Role

As an Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role in the delivery of cost consultancy services, overseeing projects, developing client relationships and supporting the wider team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading cost management and quantity surveying services across a varied project portfolio.
• Overseeing projects from feasibility and initial cost planning through procurement and construction to final account.
• Preparing and reviewing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and financial reports.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies, contract selection, value engineering and commercial risk.
• Managing project budgets, change control, valuations and cost forecasting.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, design teams, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior quantity surveyors.
• Contributing to business development activities, preparing fee proposals and identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships.
• Supporting the continued growth and reputation of the Bristol cost consultancy team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant experience within a construction or property consultancy environment.
• A strong background in cost consultancy and quantity surveying.
• Experience delivering commercial building projects, ideally including student accommodation developments.
• MRICS qualification.
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage client relationships and provide commercially focused advice.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting business development, winning work or contributing to team growth.
• The confidence to take ownership of projects and help develop the next generation of cost consultants.

What's on Offer?

• An opportunity to join an established consultancy in Bristol at Associate level.
• A diverse portfolio of commercial and student accommodation projects.
• A senior position combining technical delivery, client management and team leadership.
• The opportunity to contribute to business growth and the development of the local team.
• Long-term career progression and a competitive salary and benefits package.