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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Client-Side / Consultancy Experience - Winchester
Winchester
Full-time
Permanent employee
About Ward Williams:
Who are we looking for:
We’re seeking a talented, dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Winchester. If you’re ready for career progression, greater visibility, and the chance to make a real impact, this is an opportunity to thrive in a business that both challenges and supports you.
Impact – You want to be part of something that matters and care about creating positive change for clients, communities, and the environment.
Imagination – You’re curious and open-minded, always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things to benefit our projects and the people we work with.
Authenticity – You’re honest, genuine, and collaborative, and you value a culture where people are true to themselves and their purpose.
We’re looking for someone with solid experience in a construction consultancy environment, confidence in client delivery, and the ambition to grow their career. You’ll be working at the forefront of high-profile projects across a range of sectors, including:
- Commercial
- Residential
- Education
- Health
- Heritage
- Public and private sector schemes
What is it like to work in this office?
You’ll be joining a close-knit, supportive team of Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Working closely with our Winchester Project Management Partner and wider team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery, building confidence and capability as you take on increasing responsibility.
You’ll be exposed to a varied and engaging portfolio spanning healthcare, higher education, commercial developments and complex refurbishment schemes. With live projects typically ranging from £5m to £50m, you’ll have the opportunity to support both substantial new-build developments and technically challenging refurbishments.
We’re committed to helping you progress, and you’ll benefit from structured development through our Futures initiative, designed to support your growth and help you build the skills needed to advance your project management career. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-standing client relationships, the Winchester office offers stability, variety and a clear pathway for professional development.
You’ll be exposed to a varied and engaging portfolio spanning healthcare, higher education, commercial developments and complex refurbishment schemes. With live projects typically ranging from £5m to £50m, you’ll have the opportunity to support both substantial new-build developments and technically challenging refurbishments.
We’re committed to helping you progress, and you’ll benefit from structured development through our Futures initiative, designed to support your growth and help you build the skills needed to advance your project management career. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-standing client relationships, the Winchester office offers stability, variety and a clear pathway for professional development.
Your profile:
- Minimum of 2 years PQS experience in consultancy construction quantity surveying.
- MRICS qualification or equivalent professional qualification, or a clear commitment to achieving chartered status.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination, procurement, and contract administration.
- Proven experience in budgeting, cost control, value engineering, and maximising project profitability while maintaining quality.
- Experienced in managing contract forms to ensure commercial success.
- Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to prevent impacts on timelines or budgets.
- Ability to manage complex project timelines and deliver milestones on schedule.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 and cost management software (e.g., CADMeasure, iTWO CostX).
- Knowledge of regulatory standards, health & safety requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
- Effective leadership skills, guiding teams through changes in scope, schedule, or resources while maintaining focus and morale.
- Strong communication skills, clearly reporting progress, challenges, and strategies to leadership and clients.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
What we offer employees:
- Hybrid working with flexible hours in the office to foster collaboration.
- Competitive salary that rewards your skills and experience.
- Tailored training and development to help you reach your goals.
- Generous 38 days of annual leave, including public holidays.
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave for growing families.
- Employer pension contributions of 6% to secure your future.
- Life Cover worth three times your salary for peace of mind.
- Access to Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP and wellness support.
- Comprehensive in-house wellbeing services.
- Opportunities for charitable fundraising and dedicated volunteering days.
- Active participation in professional and industry organisations.
- Regular sports and social events to build connections.
Be part of a culture that values you, not just for what you do, but who you are.
Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Interested?
⭐ Simply hit apply and send over your CV!
⭐ Sounds like a place you’d like to work, but not the right role? Check out our website here: wardwilliams.uk/join-us/
Process transparency:
1: We will review your CV
2: If your CV looks like the right fit, you’ll be invited for a video call!
3: A video call will see if we are the right fit for each other, and to chat about your experience
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Vanessa Channings, People Manager - VanessaChannings@wardwilliams.uk
Be part of a culture that values you, not just for what you do, but who you are. Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.