Senior Cost Consultant

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: SQSwin
2669

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.