Lead Quantity Surveyor
Location: London
Salary: £85,000+ (dependent on experience)
An established and growing independent construction and property consultancy is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join and expand their Cost Management team, with a particular focus on high-end hotels and hospitality projects. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute professional to lead, oversee, and grow a team while delivering prestigious, complex projects across the UK.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Cost Management team, providing mentorship and development to junior and senior QS staff.
- Oversee the delivery of cost management services on high-end hospitality and hotel projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
- Provide strategic commercial advice, including risk management, procurement strategies, and value engineering.
- Prepare and review detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts at all project stages.
- Manage pre- and post-contract financial reporting, including variation and claim management.
- Maintain and develop strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial matters.
- Support business growth by identifying new opportunities within the hospitality sector and contributing to the development of the company’s Cost Management services.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, contractual obligations, and professional best practice.
Candidate Requirements:
- MRICS qualification (preferred)
- Proven experience in leading and managing cost management teams
- Extensive experience in high-end hospitality, hotel, or luxury residential projects
- Strong pre- and post-contract knowledge on projects of significant value
- Background within a UK-based construction consultancy
- Ability to provide robust commercial, procurement, and strategy advice
- Leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing junior QS staff
If you’re interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Dan McIntosh on 0131 264 0904, via WhastApp on+44 7590 268 253, or email your up-to-date CV to dan@conradconsulting.co.uk.