Senior/Chartered Quantity Surveyor in Winchester

Position: Senior/Chartered Quantity Surveyor Opportunity in Winchester Are you an experienced Chartered (or senior) Quantity Surveyor eager to advance your career? Do you possess a strong drive to foster talent within your team? Benefiting from significant team and office growth driven by our people-centric approach, we are currently seeking a skilled Chartered or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our esteemed Cost Management team located in Winchester. This opportunity is open to both Chartered and senior Chartered professionals. Why Choose Us? Our Winchester office has recently undergone a relocation to newly refurbished and branded offices in Kings Worthy, providing ample space for future growth. We foster a vibrant social atmosphere with monthly events, breakfasts, and gatherings. Recent activities include Thruxton Go-Karting, Josie’s breakfast, and regular 5-a-side football games. This company is committed to providing industry-leading CPD and training opportunities, including guidance from in-house experts and external training sessions, to support your career advancement into roles such as Team Manager, Associate, or Partner. About the Team: The Cost Management team in Winchester comprises 16 dedicated professionals and is an integral part of our larger 140-person Cost Management service spanning across our UK offices. We pride ourselves on being a social, professional, and supportive team committed to collective progress. Who We Are: A leading built environment consultancy dedicated to enhancing the quality and sustainability of construction projects. Our success is driven by our exceptional people who are both inspired by and proud of their work. Our people are the cornerstone of our success and the embodiment of our values. We offer not just a job but a transformative journey. We believe in fostering stable, flexible, long-term career paths and challenge our employees to reach their full potential through tailored development opportunities. What We Offer You: Our vision is centered on progress, expanding expertise, and nurturing talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, aiming to achieve strategic outcomes such as inclusive growth, purposeful work, continuous development, empowerment, and team unity. Your compensation package is designed to support your total well-being, including: A generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy/sell days 3 days per year for volunteering Comprehensive financial, physical, and mental health benefits Flexible hybrid working arrangements to accommodate your needs and those of your team Tailored career development opportunities focusing on professional, personal, and educational growth We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodations to ensure your success. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us and we will collaborate with you to ensure you feel included and supported. Role and Responsibilities: Manage and lead on aspects of quantity surveying and cost consultancy including pre and post contract duties Lead from the front as regards to client facing meetings, dealing with multi-disciplined teams and project delivery Produce cost estimates and cost plans Prepare tendering documents Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement and contracts Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of projects Ensure the project remains on budget from design to completion phase Full post contract duties including establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, always maintaining the highest standards of professional competence Support and manage junior team members to deliver our cost management service efficiently and effectively Contribute to winning new work and/or repeat business Manage large scale and/or multiple projects with key clients Evaluate costs and advise on alternative proposals Provide advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which the project will be delivered Advise architects and engineers on the cost implications of different construction methods, alternative choices of materials and size and quality of the project to ensure that each element is reconciled with the cost plan allowance and the overall project remains within budget Experience and Skills Required: Degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent) MRICS Chartered Experience of high value and complex projects gained in a consultancy environment. Residential, education, retail, commercial, and leisure sector experience. Natural communicator, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills. Knowledge and experienced in use of Microsoft Office packages, CAD and measurement software (CostX, Causeway Cato, Bluebeam or similar)