PQS / Cost Consultant – National Programme
Location: King’s Cross, London
Hybrid: UK / ROI travel, typically 2–3 visits per month
Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + package
We are looking for a qualified PQS / Cost Consultant to support a major national programme of construction works across a UK and ROI property portfolio.
This is a client-facing cost management role suited to someone with experience as a PQS, Cost Consultant, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or client-side QS. You will support projects from feasibility and cost planning through procurement, change control, valuations, reporting and final account.
The role is not sector-specific. The key requirement is a strong consultancy-side or client-side cost management background, excellent reporting discipline and confidence working directly with client stakeholders.
You will manage allocated projects, work with consultants and contractors, and contribute to wider programme-level reporting across multiple live schemes.
Key responsibilities include:
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, benchmarking and feasibility budgets
• Producing cost reports, forecasts, cost-to-complete updates and cashflows
• Supporting programme reporting, risk and opportunity tracking
• Managing tender processes, including documentation, analysis, levelling and recommendations
• Managing valuations, payment processes and contractor / supplier commercial performance
• Assessing variations and change, maintaining change logs and supporting approval processes
• Providing clear commercial advice and options to client stakeholders
• Attending and leading project meetings where required
• Working within client governance, reporting requirements and commercial controls
We are looking for someone with:
• A Quantity Surveying qualification
• Previous experience as a PQS, Cost Consultant or client-side Quantity Surveyor
• 3+ years’ relevant Quantity Surveying / cost management experience
• Strong cost planning, procurement, tender analysis, change control, valuations and reporting experience
• Confidence working directly with client stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
• Strong Excel, forecasting and cost reporting capability
• The ability to manage multiple live tasks and take ownership with limited supervision
Nice to have:
• MRICS or working towards MRICS / APC
• Experience across multi-site, programme-based or portfolio work
• Experience in new build, refurbishment, remodelling or live-environment projects
• Familiarity with client-side governance, reporting and commercial controls
• Background across commercial, industrial, logistics, warehouse, retail, healthcare, education, mixed-use or wider property / construction projects
This role would suit candidates from PQS, cost consultancy, client-side property, construction consultancy, real estate advisory or programme management consultancy backgrounds
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Relevant job titles may include PQS, Cost Consultant, Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Project Quantity Surveyor, Client-Side Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Cost Manager, Programme Quantity Surveyor or Development Quantity Surveyor.
The role offers the opportunity to work in a consultancy / client-side cost management environment, supporting a national programme of works across a UK and ROI portfolio.
Please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.