Client Side Quantity Surveyor

Hays Property & Surveying; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the public sector is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to deliver cost analysis and market intelligence to support housing providers. In this role, you will conduct industry research, produce insightful reports, and provide expert guidance on specifications and contracts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for the housing sector and a strong analytical mindset, this role could be your next career move!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quantity Surveying experience in construction projects.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail for report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost research and develop market intelligence reports.
• Provide expert advice on specifications, cost models, and contracts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Data Interpretation

Market Intelligence

Attention to Detail

Cost Analysis

Education

RICS Accredited Degree

Tools

Procurement Tendering Portals (Intend, Proactis)

Job description

Your new company
We're pleased to be partnered with an industry-leading, not-for-profit central purchasing body working in the public sector. They create frameworks and dynamic purchasing models for use by their customers & specifically designed to support housing providers - and cover consultancy, refurbishment, compliance, zero carbon, facilities and new build projects.

Your new role
Delivering cost analysis, market intelligence and technical support to internal teams and external customers:

1. Conduct industry cost research to develop market intelligence reports for members.
2. Produce quarterly, professionally presented and insightful market intelligence reports for members.
3. Conduct specific industry cost analysis for the technical team to deliver benchmarking reports to clients.
4. Delivering a range of technical services to support a large and diverse group of customers through engagement and market intelligence.
5. Providing expert and professional advice, guidance, challenge and support on specifications, cost models, contracts and leaseholder consultation processes.

What you'll need to succeed
* Quantity Surveying experience of at least 3 years
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to compile, interpret and present data in the preparation of reports.
* Experience of a variety of construction projects, preferably in the housing sector.
* Full UK driving licence.

Desirable
* A RICS accredited degree
* Knowledge of asset management projects
* Understanding of the housing sector, its purpose, and the role of procurement in supporting this
* Knowledge of procurement tendering portals (Intend, Proactis etc.)
* Experience in material procurement and cost estimation for a range of works in the housing sector.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.