Associate Quantity Surveyor

RSK Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide comprehensive services across various sectors. The role involves managing a small team, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring effective communication with clients. Candidates should have a RICS accredited degree and membership. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree accredited by RICS.
• MRICS membership is essential.
• Experience in building-related advice and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantity surveying services across various sectors.
• Manage a team of surveyors.
• Develop and win new business opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Cost planning

Effective communication

Client relationship management

Team management

Negotiating skills

Education

RICS accredited university degree

Membership of RICS (MRICS)

Job description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing a full quantity surveying service to the clients of the business across a range of sectors, as well as managing a small team of surveyors. There will be a requirement to develop and win new business and assist with the overall growth of the office.

• Provide professional quantity surveying duties including cost planning, preparation of tender documentation and contract documentation, on-site valuations, interim payment applications and preparation of Bills of Quantities etc.
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external parties ensuring all information is available for the successful implementation and completion of projects.
• Generate your own workload, maintaining relationships with existing clients and developing new client contacts and business opportunities.
• Advise, manage and guide colleagues to ensure targets are achieved.
• Develop relevant knowledge and skills through regular CPD activities and maintain an up-to-date awareness of all legislation affecting the technical aspects of quantity surveying, sharing knowledge and information where appropriate.
• Record CPD in accordance with RICS requirements.
• Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.
• Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner, for example timesheets, expenses, database applications etc.
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.
• Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, and quality management.
• This is indicative of the role, however, there will be other duties and responsibilities that you may be required to undertake from time to time.

Qualifications

• A relevant RICS accredited university degree.
• Membership of RICS (MRICS).
• Experience of dealing with and providing advice on a range of building related matters.
• Understanding client needs.
• Being commercially aware.
• Prioritise own workload.
• Confident communicator.
• Ability to work individually or in a team.
• Effective negotiating skills.
• Fee target achievement.