Associate Quantity Surveyor

RSK Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Manchester. This full-time role involves providing a full quantity surveying service including cost planning, contract documentation, and managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have an RICS accredited degree, MRICS membership, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing client relationships and contributing to the office’s growth. The firm is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant RICS accredited university degree is mandatory.
• Holding an MRICS membership is essential for the role.
• Commercial awareness and ability to understand client needs are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional quantity surveying duties including cost planning and contract documentation.
• Manage a small team of surveyors and ensure project completion.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Confident communication

Effective negotiating skills

Understanding client needs

Prioritisation of workload

Education

RICS accredited university degree

Membership of RICS (MRICS)

Job description

CS2, part of RSK Group, is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our rapidly growing team on a full time permanent basis. This role is based out of our Manchester office.

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.

Person Specification

• 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.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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