Associate Quantity Surveyor - Lead Cost & Client Delivery

Pegasus Search & Selection; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Search & Selection in Birmingham seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management commissions, manage client relationships and support colleagues while staying actively involved in the technical and commercial details of projects.

The role will see you manage projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final accounting, acting as the principal client contact and advising on procurement routes and contract strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Ability to independently manage commissions and act as principal client contact.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Experience with JCT contracts; NEC knowledge is beneficial.
• Commercial judgement and ability to explain options and make recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and service quality.
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification, MRICS status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quantity Surveying and Cost Management commissions across a varied portfolio of property projects.
• Prepare and oversee feasibility estimates, detailed cost plans and pre-tender estimates.
• Work with clients and design teams to develop proposals within budgets.
• Advise on procurement routes, tender strategies and contractual arrangements.
• Manage tender documentation, tender analyses, negotiations and recommendations.
• Oversee post-contract cost control, valuations, change management and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and provide practical cost/value advice.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Review the work of junior colleagues and support their development.
• Manage workload, resources and fees across commissions.
• Support repeat business through high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost planning

Procurement

Tendering

Contract administration

JCT contracts

NEC knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Education

MRICS status

Relevant degree

Job description

Pegasus Search & Selection in Birmingham seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management commissions, manage client relationships and support colleagues while staying actively involved in the technical and commercial details of projects.

The role will see you manage projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final accounting, acting as the principal client contact and advising on procurement routes and contract strategies.