Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

TipTopJob; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Mental health cover

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Professional fees

Job summary

TipTopJob in Glasgow seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join a busy PQS firm. You will work on a range of buildings and infrastructure projects across sectors and oversee elements of pre and post contract work.

The ideal candidate is MRICS-qualified with circa 5+ years of experience, UK-based, and capable of managing a small team. JCT experience and familiarity with NEC contracts are preferred, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified Quantity Surveyor with MRICS preferred.
• Around 5+ years of post-graduate PQS experience.
• Experience in pre and post contract work.
• Experience managing a small project team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on pre and post contract duties on projects.
• Support and potentially manage a small project team.
• Liaise with clients and consultants at all levels.
• Ensure contract compliance with JCT/ NEC where applicable.

Skills

MRICS

Team management

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

THE ROLE

My client seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor to join them in Glasgow.

This will be an interesting role as you will have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors.

They are seeking someone who is MRICS qualified and who has some team management experience.

This company will offer excellent prospects for promotion and a wide range of interesting projects.

The Company

My client is a long established busy firm of PQS with offices across the UK and abroad.

The Glasgow office is very busy and working on projects for both buildings and infrastructure.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.

My client would like someone who has around five years or more post graduate experience doing pre and post contract work.

You will need to have a recognised UK qualification in Quantity Surveying i.e. BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar and have around 5 plus years experience working for a PQS firm either post graduation or during your Degree if you were doing your BSc on day release.

You are likely to be MRICS.

You should have used JCT contracts and any knowledge of NEC contracts would be preferred.

You need to have both pre and post contract experience.

Some experience of managing a small team would be good.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken to deal with people at all levels.

Salary is in the region of GBP60000 to GBP75000 negotiable plus benefits include private medical and mental health cover, a performance related bonus, life assurance, flexible / hybrid working, professional fees etc.

• private medical and mental health cover
• a performance related bonus
• life assurance
• flexible / hybrid working
• professional fees etc.