Associate Quantity Surveyor in Winchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor in Winchester. You'll oversee cost management services for various projects, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate has 15+ years' experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This role offers a salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits including hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

5% pension contributions

Performance-related bonus

Up to £5,000 vehicle allowance

Private healthcare insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience delivering complex, multi-sector projects.
• Proficient in JCT and NEC suite of contracts.
• Knowledge of capital allowances and Life Cycle Costing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cost management services across projects.
• Manage large-scale projects from £1m to £60m+.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

MRICS (not essential)

Tools

CostX

BIM

Job description

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Associate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Winchester

Salary: Up to £80,000 plus package

Sector: Education, Residential (PBSA), Local Government, Charity

Workplace type: Hybrid

We’re working with a leading built environment consultancy who are looking to hire an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their thriving Cost Management team based in Winchester. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven professional to deliver end-to-end cost management services across a diverse project portfolio, including work with long‑standing local government and charitable clients. You’ll lead from the front, act as the main client liaison, and support junior staff development while shaping the success of significant new and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cost management services from inception through to completion across multiple projects.


• Manage large-scale projects (from £1m to £60m+) within sectors such as education, PBSA, and public/charity.


• Oversee pre‑ and post‑contract services, including feasibility studies, cost plans, tendering, and final account negotiations.


• Provide procurement advice and prepare tender documentation in line with JCT/NEC contracts.


• Deliver post‑contract cost control, manage variations, and support financial monitoring and reporting.


• Build trusted relationships with clients and consultants to ensure service excellence.


• Lead, mentor, and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.


• Contribute to business development activities and support strategic planning to win repeat and new business.


• Use digital tools such as CostX and BIM to deliver efficient quantity take‑offs and cost estimates.


• Support sustainability goals through involvement in Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and reinstatement assessments (where required).

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline (RICS‑accredited).


• MRICS but not essential.


• 15+ years’ experience delivering complex, multi‑sector projects.


• Proficient in JCT and NEC suite of contracts.


• Knowledge of capital allowances, LCC, LCA and reinstatement assessments beneficial.


• Strong commercial awareness and client‑facing skills.


• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage teams effectively.


• Familiarity with digital estimating tools (CostX) and interest in BIM/AI integration.


• Adaptable, organised, and capable of working to tight deadlines.

What Is On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 plus package.


• Generous holiday allowance.


• 5% pension contributions.


• Performance‑related bonus.


• Up to £5,000 vehicle allowance.


• Hybrid/agile working options to support work‑life balance.


• Private healthcare insurance and medical support.


• Structured career development and training opportunities.


• A chance to work on meaningful, community‑focused projects across multiple sectors.


• Company‑supported volunteering and charitable initiatives.

If you're looking to develop your Quantity Surveying career with a consultancy that delivers real social impact and values professional excellence, I would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact me on: Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone] Mobile: [phone]

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