Quantity Surveyor: Diverse Projects, Growth Path

Walker & Sloan; Winchester; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Sloan, a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy, seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join its Winchester office and deliver pre- and post-contract services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You will work closely with clients, design teams and contractors, preparing cost plans, feasibility studies and budgets, advising on procurement, tendering, and contract administration (JCT/NEC), and supporting growth of long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a construction consultancy.
• Experience delivering pre- and post-contract services.
• Good understanding of JCT contracts; NEC knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong cost planning and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• MRICS accreditation advantageous or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract QS services across a wide range of construction projects.
• Prepare cost plans, feasibility studies and budget estimates.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage competitive tender processes.
• Analyse tender returns and prepare tender reports.
• Administer JCT and NEC contracts throughout project delivery.
• Prepare interim valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Manage project variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Negotiate final accounts and provide value engineering advice.
• Attend client, contractor and design team meetings.
• Manage multiple commissions while maintaining excellent client service.
• Support graduate and assistant surveyors where appropriate.

Skills

Cost planning

Tendering

Client management

Contract administration

JCT contracts

NEC knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS advantageous

Job description

Walker & Sloan, a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy, seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join its Winchester office and deliver pre- and post-contract services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You will work closely with clients, design teams and contractors, preparing cost plans, feasibility studies and budgets, advising on procurement, tendering, and contract administration (JCT/NEC), and supporting growth of long-term client relationships.