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We’re working with a well-established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-value developments across the UK. With over 20 years’ experience, they operate across the full built environment lifecycle, combining cost management, project delivery, and strategic development expertise.

If you’re a Senior Quantity Surveyor within real estate or residential and looking to step up into an Associate role, this could be a strong next move.

The business takes a highly collaborative approach, working closely with clients to provide clear, commercially focused advice across residential, mixed-use, education, and hospitality sectors.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their cost management team. This is a senior, client-facing role offering genuine variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to take ownership of projects from early feasibility through to completion.

You’ll play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, supporting project delivery, and acting as a trusted advisor to a diverse client base.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading cost management services across a broad portfolio of high-value developments (typically £10m–£200m+)
• Providing full commercial oversight including cost planning, procurement strategy, risk management, and final accounts
• Acting as a key client advisor, presenting clear and confident commercial recommendations
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across planning, development, and project management
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the QS team
• Managing multiple schemes simultaneously across different regions

Project Exposure

You’ll be involved in a diverse range of major UK schemes, including:

• Large-scale residential and mixed-use developments (up to £200m+)
• Build-to-rent and co-living schemes across key UK cities
• High-end residential and luxury hotel developments, including mixed-use hospitality schemes
• Multi-unit regeneration and development pipelines for repeat institutional clients
• Coordinated regional programmes spanning multiple live projects simultaneously

What We’re Looking For

• MRICS qualified (or equivalent) Quantity Surveyor
• Strong consultancy background delivering complex projects from inception to completion
• Excellent knowledge of JCT, NEC, or other standard forms of contract
• Strong experience in cost planning, procurement, tender analysis, risk management, and final accounts
• Confident client-facing communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple live projects
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus and car allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Exposure to high-profile residential, BTR, co-living, and hotel developments across the UK
• Clear progression pathway to Associate Director and Director level
• Strong project variety and client exposure from day one

Apply

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to:

freya.handley@vertical-recruitment.co.uk