Associate Quantity Surveyor

Carriera Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in East London seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for diverse projects in residential, commercial, and education sectors. The role involves full project lifecycle management, client liaison, and adherence to best practices. Offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a hybrid working framework, this position promises professional growth and the chance to influence significant developments across the UK.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

5% pension contributions

Up to £5,000 vehicle allowance

Private healthcare Insurance

Health and Wellness options

Continuous learning and development program

Volunteering activities and Charitable fundraisers

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.
• MRICS and/or membership of other relevant professional body.
• Familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts and relevant H&S legislations.

Responsibilities

• Manage property support ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Control the budget for property and infrastructure.
• Lead quality assurance and drive operational management.

Skills

Cost Management

Project Delivery

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS Membership

Job description

Associate Quantity Surveyor

Location: East London

Salary: Up to £95,000 plus package

Sector: Residential, Commercial, Education

Workplace type: Hybrid

We're partnering with a well-established consultancy looking to hire an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their team working on a commercial, residential, and education project in East London. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to take ownership of delivering core Cost Management services across a range of exciting projects, acting as the main client liaison while providing vital support to the existing team throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property and business support across the region, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to best practices.
• Oversee and control the budget for property and infrastructure within the region.
• Lead local quality assurance and promoting continuous improvement and compliance.
• Drive operational management, including revenue, costs, profit targets, and the delivery of annual and medium-term business plans.
• Take full responsibility for project delivery, resource planning, and maintaining strong technical performance through regular reviews with staff and customers.
• Employers' agent experience would be desirable.
• Pre- and post-contract experience is required to ensure a comprehensive financial and contractual oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle. You must develop accurate cost estimates, prepare tender documentation, and advise on procurement strategies, laying a solid foundation for the project's financial health. You must monitor costs, manage variations, and administer contracts to maintain budget control and mitigate risks.
• Experience managing contractors, overseeing performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications and maintaining effective communication to address any issues promptly.
• Experience on large scale projects across residential, commercial and education sectors, including multiple occupancies, refurbishments, and heritage restorations.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.
• MRICS and/or membership of other relevant professional body.
• Familiarity with JCT/NEC contracts and relevant H&S legislations.
• Sector experience onresidential, commercial, and education projects is essential.

What is on offer

• Salary up to £90,000, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• 5% pension contributions.
• Bonus; subject to performance.
• Up to £5,000 vehicle allowance.
• Hybrid working pattern to support work life balance.
• Health and Wellness options (e.g. gym membership and cycle to work schemes).
• Private healthcare Insurance and medical support.
• A continuous learning and development programme.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Volunteering activities and Charitable fundraisers.

If you're looking to develop your surveying career with a forward-thinking consultancy on impactful UK projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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