Senior Associate (Quantity Surveyor)

This senior role is part of our London-based Cost Management team, working across a wide variety of projects with a strong client-facing focus. You’ll take ownership of your work, ensuring projects are delivered successfully while providing clear, reliable guidance to clients. You’ll also support colleagues and contribute to the continued strength of our service.

What the role offers:

• Work within a supportive, collaborative team where your expertise is valued
• Lead varied cost management projects with autonomy and responsibility
• Gain exposure to senior leaders and develop your professional skills
• Play a part in shaping a consultancy known for the trusted relationships we build with clients

What you’ll do:

• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities, and tender documentation
• Evaluate tenders and provide clear, actionable reports
• Conduct interim valuations and prepare cost reports and final accounts, including assessment of contractor claims
• Ensure effective variation control throughout projects
• Report directly to clients, including delivering presentations
• Manage your own projects independently, without technical supervision
• Lead and manage teams of technical staff within the practice
• Develop existing client relationships and identify opportunities to attract new clients
• Work closely with Partners and senior management to support the development of the Cost Management division
• Take responsibility for projects on a day-to-day basis, replacing direct Partner involvement where required
• Undertake tasks typically carried out by Partners, exercising independent management and professional judgement

About you:

• MRICS (or equivalent) and degree qualified
• Proven Cost Management experience with a track record of leading and developing teams
• Strong technical knowledge of construction and cost processes
• Excellent IT, numeracy, and literacy skills
• Confident communicating complex technical information to clients, designers, contractors, and other professionals
• Skilled in contractor negotiations and challenging designs to propose sustainable solutions
• Capable of managing multiple projects to deadlines with autonomy and professionalism
• Motivates, mentors, and develops colleagues, supporting APC candidates and the Graduate Development Scheme.

What we offer:

Work on a wide variety of projects in a consultancy that values people, learning, and wellbeing. Enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and the chance to make a real impact within a team that respects your expertise and judgement.

STACE LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you may be offered an interview. If you need any support during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] Disclosure is entirely your choice and won't negatively impact your application.