Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant

Location New York City Visa & Relocation Support Full work visa sponsorship is available for eligible UK/Irish candidates, with a relocation package and temporary accommodation, including visa for partners and family. Why make the move? New York projects, not just New York postcards – Work on high-profile office interiors, hospitality, leisure and residential developments, with the scale and pace you simply don't see in most UK regional markets. More responsibility, earlier – Come in at Senior Cost Manager, own multiple projects, sit in front of clients, and have a direct say in how they invest millions. Use your PQS discipline where it's in short supply – The US is experiencing a surge in large-scale projects and has a relatively small pool of chartered cost professionals, so UK-trained QSs can make a disproportionate impact. Lifestyle and experience – Swap commuting to industrial estates for weekly site meetings on skyline-changing schemes in one of the most recognisable cities on earth. Support to make it real – Full work visa sponsorship, relocation package and temporary accommodation to help you land well and focus on the job from day one. Company You'll be joining an independent global consultancy with nearly two centuries of experience, headquartered in New York with offices across the United States. The firm specialises in project, cost and construction management. Role The title depends on experience (Cost Manager, Senior Cost Manager, Associate Director or Director). In all cases you will: Lead cost management on multiple projects from early feasibility and cost planning through to final account. Own budgets, cost plans, forecasting and reporting, providing clear recommendations to clients. Work in a faster-paced environment where clients value timely, commercially focused advice over "perfect" reports, and where lump-sum contracts and fewer detailed BOQs are the norm. Attend and lead design and client meetings, representing the cost management function and challenging assumptions where needed. Mentor and develop junior team members, contributing to a collaborative, high-performance culture. At more senior levels (AD/Director), you'll also: Take a visible leadership role across the team and key accounts. Play a part in business development – repeat work, new opportunities, and helping shape how the New York cost management offer grows. Influence internal best practice, tools and processes as the team scales. About you Currently working for a PQS/cost consultancy or client side team in the UK or Ireland. Operating at Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager / Associate Director level with roughly 5–12 years' relevant experience (flexible for the right person). Chartered (MRICS) or close to it, comfortable owning cost advice and defending your position with clients and contractors. Happy to swap some UK "polish" for New York pace – you can still be rigorous, but you're pragmatic and commercially minded. Motivated by the idea of a genuine change – new country, new market, new way of working – rather than just a pay bump. Experienced late-career cost leaders are welcome for a defined, delivery focused Director role on major projects. Equal Opportunity We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application. J-18808-Ljbffr