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Job DescriptionManchester consultancy opportunity for Senior- Associate PQS- Leisure projects
Your new company
You will be working for a mufti disciplinary consultancy of Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers who operate under a wider group that specialises in compliance, risk management, workplace technology, and FM delivery.
Your new role
The Senior- Associate Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in delivering high‑quality cost consultancy and commercial advisory services across the consultancy's portfolio. You will lead cost planning, procurement, and commercial management activities, working closely with clients, project managers, and technical specialists to ensure projects are delivered with clarity, value, and control.This role suits someone who combines strong technical QS capability with the confidence to operate in a consultancy environment—advising clients, shaping strategy, and contributing to the consultancy's reputation for analytical excellence.80% of the projects are leisure, the remaining 20% are in the student accommodation, commercial and industrial sectors. Projects at the Manchester office are new build, refurb and fit out with project values of £250k-£14m.
Key ResponsibilitiesCost & Commercial Management
Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and budget forecasts across all RIBA stages
Lead cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial risk analysis
Manage procurement strategies, tender documentation, and contractor evaluation
Oversee contract administration, valuations, change control, and final accounts
Client Advisory & Consultancy
Provide clear, evidence‑based commercial advice to clients and stakeholders
Support strategic estates planning, lifecycle modelling, and investment prioritisation
Translate technical and financial data into actionable insights
Build strong, trusted relationships with client teams
Project Delivery
Work collaboratively with project managers, surveyors, and technical specialists
Contribute to multi‑disciplinary reports, business cases, and feasibility studies
Leadership & Development
Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
Support business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations
Champion best practice in cost management, data quality, and commercial governance
Skills & Experience
Professional qualification- MRICS (desirable) or working toward chartership
Strong experience in cost planning, procurement, and commercial management
Background in consultancy, client‑side, or multi‑disciplinary environments
Ability to interpret technical data and communicate insights clearly
Confident working with large, complex estates or public‑sector frameworks
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with cost‑management tools
Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
What you'll need to succeed
You will have 4 years+ consultancy/ client side experience
You will have a Property/ Construction related BSc
What you'll get in return
Salary £60,000-£80,000
25 days holiday
Standard pension
APC support to gain MRICS status (if you aren't MRICS already)
What you need to do now
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