Senior Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor – Winchester, Hampshire £50,000 – £60,000 + 38 days leave & Hybrid Flexibility.
Company: Stafford Lawrence Ltd
Type: Full Time
Region: UK – South East
City: Winchester
Posted: 09/06/2026
Reference: SQSwin2669
Opportunity Overview
Ready to advance your career with a consultancy that prioritises its people? Our client, an award‑winning, employee‑focused cost consultancy known for its exceptionally low staff turnover, is seeking a talented Senior MRICS Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to join their team in Winchester, Hampshire.
This is a chance to move onto a genuine, upward‑moving career path where work‑life balance is a reality. You will benefit from a fantastic culture and the chance to build towards an Associate‑level leadership role. Work in one of the UK's most beautiful cities, perfectly blending history with modern culture.
Benefits Package
- Holiday: 30 days annually + Bank Holidays + Birthday Off (total 38 days)
- Welfare: Enhanced maternity/paternity cover, generous pension and life cover.
- CSR Focus: Paid time off for charity work and community volunteering.
- Tools & Allowance: Laptop, mobile phone, pool car access, mileage allowance.
Role
- Reporting directly to the Director, manage the full project lifecycle from inception to completion on diverse developments.
- Lead varied projects: commercial, residential, education, and mixed‑use schemes.
- Provide strategic cost advice, pre and post‑contract cost management, and advise clients closely with project management teams.
- Apply a solid understanding and practical experience with JCT or NEC contracts.
- Mentor and guide junior quantity surveyors within the team.
Essential Requirements
- PQS Experience: Strong background working in a PQS professional quantity surveying cost consultancy environment is mandatory.
- Chartered Status: MRICS chartered status preferred; senior candidates well advanced in their APC journey are also considered.
- Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- Ambition: Proven desire to excel, progress to Associate level, and eventually take on a leadership role.
- Eligibility: UK nationals or those with a current right to live and work in the UK. Visa or sponsorship not available.
Contact Details:
The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team
