Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is an independent project and cost management consultancy managing complex, large-scale developments. They work on all phases of development from inception, through planning and steering the pathway to site commencement and ultimately completion.

This is a great opportunity to join their growing team. Covering the UK from offices in London, Manchester, and Ireland and operating across a number of different sectors including Residential, Student Accommodation, Later Living, Offices, Life Sciences, Data Centres, Education, Hotel, Retail and Leisure, and Industrial and Distribution with projects ranging up to GBP200m.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for cost management assignments from inception to completion with supervision.
2. Assist with the development of QS services and products.
3. Deliver all work outputs accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Deliver key elements of larger QS assignments under the supervision of a Director.
5. Competent in the delivery of QS Products relevant to personal experience.
6. Mentor and support Trainees and Graduates in their professional development.
7. Coordinate internal cost, design, and supply chain data.
8. Build relationships with contacts in the industry.
9. Act as a point of contact for clients, consultants, designers, and contractors.
10. Be a team player and integral member of the company.
11. Take a brief from a client and deliver the output to the desired expectation.

1. Experience working as a QS on property projects in any of the following sectors: Residential, Student Accommodation, Co-Living, Later Living, Office, Hotels (essential).
2. Experience working on Data Centres, Industrial & Distribution (beneficial).
3. Experience working for a Consultancy or directly within a client-side organization (beneficial); we often consider those with a contractor background.
4. Experience working on projects throughout the full project lifecycle (essential).
5. Experience in New Build or Refurbishment/Cut & Carve.
6. Minimum 5 years relevant experience in both pre and post contract.
7. Proficient in IT software relevant to the profession such as Microsoft applications and Cost X.
8. Willingness to travel to sites as required.
9. BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or related discipline eligible for RICS (essential).
10. Chartered member of RICS (essential beneficial).