Project Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k-£55k+

Hybrid working

Health insurance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension plan

Life assurance

Mobile and laptop

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work scheme

Social culture

Job summary

Brandon James is representing an established Glasgow-based construction consultancy recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their office. The role offers exposure to a varied portfolio and the opportunity to work closely with clients and project teams in a supportive, professional environment.

The successful candidate will deliver commercial and cost management services from feasibility through to final account, including cost plans, procurement, valuations, cash flow forecasts and change

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• MRICS status or progress towards chartership is advantageous.
• Experience working within a construction consultancy or similar professional environment.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and cost management procedures.
• Strong commercial, numerical and communication skills.
• Experience managing projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
• Managing procurement and tender processes
• Producing valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Assessing variations and managing change control
• Attending client, design team and site meetings
• Managing contractual and commercial matters
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

MRICS status or progress towards chartership

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction Consultancy

An established construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their Glasgow office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects while continuing to develop within a respected consultancy environment.

The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will work closely with clients and project teams, delivering commercial and cost management services from early-stage feasibility through to final account.

The Company

The company is a well-established construction and property consultancy providing quantity surveying and commercial services across a range of sectors.

Their Glasgow team has a strong pipeline of work and offers an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor the opportunity to manage projects independently while working alongside senior colleagues on larger and more complex schemes.

The Role

The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering projects through the full cost management lifecycle.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
• Managing procurement and tender processes
• Producing valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Assessing variations and managing change control
• Attending client, design team and site meetings
• Managing contractual and commercial matters
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

The Project Quantity Surveyor will maintain regular communication with clients and ensure projects are delivered with strong commercial control.

The Person

The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• An RICS-accredited qualification or equivalent industry-relevant qualification
• Experience working within a construction consultancy or similar professional environment
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and cost management procedures
• Strong commercial, numerical and communication skills
• Experience managing projects with limited supervision
• MRICS status, or progress towards chartership, would be advantageous

What's in it for you?

• £40,000 - £55,000+
• 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work-life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme