Senior Quantity Surveyor: Client Lead & Cost Management

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its cost management team in Reading.

This senior role offers responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and business growth across education, residential, hospitality and industrial sectors. You will lead cost planning, estimating and procurement, advise on procurement strategies, tendering and contract documentation, and manage budgets, valuations and final accounts.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in a construction consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-contract cost management and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating and procurement across projects.
• Advise on procurement strategies, tendering and contractual arrangements.
• Oversee tender analysis, contract documentation and contractor appointments.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Act as key client contact, providing commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor graduates and junior team members; support their development.

Skills

Cost planning

Procurement strategies

Tender analysis

Client relationship

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its cost management team in Reading.

This senior role offers responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and business growth across education, residential, hospitality and industrial sectors. You will lead cost planning, estimating and procurement, advise on procurement strategies, tendering and contract documentation, and manage budgets, valuations and final accounts.