Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Are you a Project Quantity Surveyor with experience delivering building projects and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within an established construction consultancy? Do you have a good grounding in pre- and post-contract quantity surveying and want to take greater ownership of projects across a diverse portfolio?

We are working with a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to work across a varied portfolio of building projects, delivering project-level quantity surveying services from initial cost planning and procurement through to construction and final account.

You will work alongside experienced Senior and Associate Quantity Surveyors, taking responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of allocated projects while developing your technical expertise and client-facing capabilities.

Projects will predominantly focus on building-related developments across a range of sectors, including:

• Commercial and office developments
• Healthcare and hospital projects
• Education and schools
• Residential developments
• Public-sector buildings
• Heritage and refurbishment projects
• Life sciences
• Mixed-use developments

This opportunity would suit a Project Quantity Surveyor with a background in building construction who is confident undertaking core quantity surveying duties and keen to develop their experience within a consultancy environment.

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will provide quantity surveying and cost management services across individual building projects, supporting their successful commercial delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with clients, contractors, architects, project managers and other consultants, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking quantity surveying duties across building projects from feasibility and design through to construction and completion.
• Preparing initial cost estimates, cost plans and budget assessments.
• Undertaking measurement and quantification of building works from drawings, specifications and other technical information.
• Preparing bills of quantities, schedules of work and tender documentation.
• Assisting with the development of procurement strategies and managing tender processes.
• Reviewing tender returns, undertaking tender analysis and preparing contractor recommendations.
• Monitoring project costs against agreed budgets and providing regular cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Undertaking post-contract cost management, including valuations, payment assessments and financial reporting.
• Reviewing and assessing variations, change requests and additional works.
• Monitoring project expenditure, identifying potential cost risks and highlighting areas for commercial improvement.
• Supporting value engineering exercises and identifying opportunities to achieve better value.
• Assisting with the administration of JCT, NEC and other relevant construction contracts.
• Managing and agreeing variations and supporting the preparation and negotiation of final accounts.
• Attending project meetings, client meetings and site visits as required.
• Liaising with contractors, design teams, project managers and other consultants to resolve commercial and project-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate cost information, project records and commercial documentation.
• Supporting fee forecasting, invoicing and resource management across allocated projects.
• Developing positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with senior colleagues and supporting junior members of the team where appropriate.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should ideally have:

• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction consultancy, contractor or client-side environment.
• Experience delivering building projects within one or more sectors, such as commercial, healthcare, education, residential or public sector.
• A good understanding of building construction, materials, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Experience undertaking pre- and/or post-contract quantity surveying duties.
• Practical experience preparing cost estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Experience measuring building works and interpreting architectural and construction drawings.
• An understanding of procurement, tendering, contractor selection and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of UK construction contracts, particularly JCT and/or NEC.
• Experience with valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and wider project teams.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• The confidence to take responsibility for allocated project tasks while working under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS chartership, working towards professional qualification or a commitment to achieving chartership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, alongside experience using measurement and cost management software such as CostX or similar platforms.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical quantity surveying experience, gain greater exposure to project delivery and progress towards a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

You will benefit from:

• Working alongside experienced Senior and Associate Quantity Surveyors.
• Mentoring and guidance to support your technical and professional development.
• Support from APC counsellors and assessors towards achieving MRICS chartership.
• Opportunities to take responsibility for individual building projects and defined work packages.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of building projects, clients and construction sectors.
• Development of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying skills.
• Opportunities to strengthen your procurement, contract administration and commercial management experience.
• Increased involvement in client meetings and project stakeholder management.
• A structured progression pathway towards Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary consultancy that values technical excellence, professional development and long-term career progression.

The package includes:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of building and construction projects.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Support towards MRICS chartership and professional qualifications.
• Mentoring and opportunities to learn from experienced industry professionals.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Flexible benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and work-life balance.

If you are a Project Quantity Surveyor with experience in building projects and are looking to develop your technical expertise, take greater responsibility for project delivery and progress your career within an established construction consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply today to find out more about the position and the opportunities available.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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