Project Cost Consultant

Conrad Consulting; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in London is looking for a Project-level Cost Consultant to join their team. This role is perfect for an ambitious graduate or early-career quantity surveyor seeking to gain experience in commercial, residential, and retail sectors, with full support on the APC pathway towards chartership.

Benefits

Hybrid working with tech support (iPhone & laptop)

Enhanced parental leave and private pension

Private healthcare (after 3 months)

Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust bonus (after 12 months)

Car allowance (post-chartership)

25+ days holiday with long service and buy-back options

Structured APC support, paid professional fees, and CPD investment

Perkbox rewards, regular socials, and staff away days

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and develop towards chartership.
• Some consultancy or construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration.
• Attend client meetings and help produce reports and cost estimates.
• Support senior colleagues in project delivery across various sectors.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
Location: London
Sectors: Commercial, Residential, Retail

A growing consultancy is seeking a Project-level Cost Consultant to join its London office. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious graduate or early-career quantity surveyor looking to build their experience on a variety of asset types across the commercial, residential, and retail sectors.

You will work alongside experienced cost professionals on a diverse project portfolio, gaining direct client exposure and contributing to both cost planning and project delivery. This position offers full APC support and a clear pathway to chartership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in cost planning, tendering, procurement, and contract administration
• Support senior colleagues in project delivery across various sectors
• Attend client meetings and help produce reports and cost estimates
• Contribute to due diligence and feasibility assessments
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including agents and solicitors

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar construction-related field
• Working toward or enrolled on the APC pathway
• Some consultancy or construction experience (e.g., placement, graduate role)
• Strong communication and numeracy skills
• Eagerness to learn, develop, and gain chartership

Competitive Benefits Package, including:

• Hybrid working with tech support (iPhone & laptop)
• Enhanced parental leave and private pension
• Private healthcare (after 3 months)
• Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust bonus (after 12 months)
• Car allowance (post-chartership)
• 25+ days holiday with long service and buy-back options
• Structured APC support, paid professional fees, and CPD investment
• Perkbox rewards, regular socials, and staff away days