Cost Consultant - Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Consultant to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves managing client relationships, providing expert advice on various projects, and ensuring financial targets are met. With a strong focus on collaboration and communication, you will work closely with stakeholders to deliver best value in construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in quantity surveying and be RICS qualified. Join a company that values integrity and innovation, and make a significant impact in the construction sector while enjoying a range of benefits including flexible working and generous leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase

Retail discounts

Professional Subscription/fees

Flexible Working Policy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience in quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of pre-contract and post-contract functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on a wide range of project types to various clients.
• Develop and manage client relationships effectively.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Client Relationship Management

Cost Estimation

Contract Management

Numerical Ability

Report Writing

RICS Qualification

Driving License

Measurement Software

Education

RICS Qualification

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

JCT

NBS

BCIS

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Client:

Hartnell Taylor Cook

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Cost Consultant – Senior Surveyor/ Associate Director – Bristol

Hartnell Taylor Cook’s Cost Consultancy team works with commercial property investors, developers, owners and occupiers to deliver a full range of construction projects, from refurbishment schemes to new build developments, across the UK.

We cover all aspects of cost consultancy services on projects and are retained by a wide range of clients across all sectors and work closely with all stakeholders and other team members to deliver best value on all projects, through a proactive and collaborative approach. This process is driven by continuous communication and a sound understanding of our clients’ strategic objectives and project specific requirements.

Our Cost Consultancy service is underpinned by a comprehensive technical knowledge of construction and development processes, the application of established quantity surveying techniques, and strong team and leadership skills. We continuously seek to add value for our clients by engendering an open and honest approach, not being afraid to challenge, and delivering efficiencies of cost and time whilst mitigating project risks.

As a Cost Consultant you will also work closely when required with our Building Consultancy, Investment, Agency and Property Management teams, enabling us to provide our clients with the latest market knowledge.

The Cost Consultancy team has a position available immediately in our Bristol Office for an experienced Senior / Associate Director quantity surveyor with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, working client side in private practice. Experience acting as Employer’s Agent on design and build projects would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for providing advice on a wide range of project types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the business.
• Developing and managing client relationships.
• Assisting Partner / Director to manage the team in achieving target and growing the business line.

Skills and Experience:

• A proven track record in ensuring that business operational and financial targets are met.
• Strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions including preparation of approximate estimates of cost from initial feasibility through to pre-tender stage, cash flow forecasting, advising on procurement options, advising on value engineering opportunities, preparation of tender documents with/without quantities, advising on warranties, bonds etc., managing tender processes, tender analysis and reporting and preparing building contracts typically using standard or amended JCT and NEC forms; and all post-contract quantity surveying services including interim valuations, financial reporting, valuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and associated documents, and of contract management/administration processes.
• Good attention to detail, with a strong numerical and written ability.
• Able to write clear, concise reports with well-argued conclusions & recommendations.
• Target driven and able to work at pace.
• RICS qualified or similar.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of measurement software and use of on-line portals such as JCT, NBS and BCIS.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible benefits including Health Cash Plan, Cycle to work, Holiday purchase and retail discounts.
• Professional Subscription/fees.
• Flexible Working Policy.

HTC’s values:

We've put our heart and soul into the work that we do and approach each project with excitement. We love to make a difference, exceeding expectations and creating solutions through innovation.

Putting our clients first requires us to fit around them. We offer holistic solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Our customer service is at the core of everything we do.

We believe relationships are built through honesty, integrity, transparency and inclusion. Our professional team will put our clients right at the heart of our business. We can be trusted and relied upon by our clients to provide solutions for customer success.

Hartnell Taylor Cook is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all of its employees and job applicants equally. Our Equality & Diversity policy is available on request.

If you wish to send your CV or require further information on the vacancy then please contact Kate Davis, Talent Manager: Email: [e-mail]