Quantity Surveying jobs in United Kingdom
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Job summary
A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Professional Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects of various development projects. Successful candidates will ensure projects meet budget requirements and provide expert advice on cost planning and contract administration. The role offers the opportunity to engage with diverse projects, including commercial and residential refurbishments. Competitive salary between £45k to £50k, alongside benefits like a car allowance, pension, and training opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-7 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
- Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC).
- Familiarity with BIM and digital cost estimating tools is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates during the feasibility and design stages.
- Manage procurement processes and conduct tender evaluations.
- Advise on and prepare construction contracts and consultant appointments.
- Provide cost-effective solutions ensuring maximum value for money.
- Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all cost-related matters.
- Work alongside project managers, architects, and engineers.
Skills
Education
Tools
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to join my clients consultancy.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our development projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget, and providing expert advice on feasibility cost planning, procurement strategies, contract administration and value engineering.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and contribute to the growth and success of our business.
Projects across the portfolio include commercial to hotel conversions, mixed use residential, private residential refurbishments.
- Cost Planning & Estimating - Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates during the feasibility and design stages of projects.
- Tender Management - Prepare tender documents, manage procurement processes, and conduct tender evaluations.
- Contract Administration - Advise on and prepare construction contracts / consultant appointments, including variations.
- Value Engineering - Provide cost-effective solutions and alternatives to ensure maximum value for money.
- Risk Management - Identify commercial risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
- Client Interaction - Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all cost-related matters, attending meetings and presenting reports.
- Project Management Support - Work alongside the pre-construction project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure alignment on budgetary goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Professional accreditation with a recognized institution (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, CIQS, or equivalent).
- Minimum 3-7 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably within a consultancy or client-side environment.
- Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, etc.).
- Proficient in cost estimation software and MS Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Desirable skill – Familiar with use of BIM and digital cost estimating tools.
- £45k to £50k Basic Salary (Neg)
- Car / Allowance (after qualifying)
- Pension
- Bonus
- Training
- INDAB
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