Project Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50k-£60k per annum

Hemel Hempstead location

Healthcare sector exposure

Strong ownership of projects

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist construction consultancy in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage healthcare projects from feasibility through final account, delivering rigorous cost control and commercial guidance to clients, consultants and contractors.

The role suits an experienced QS with UK consultancy background, capable of independent work and ownership of commissions, and offers development in the healthcare sector within a professional team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline
• UK PQS or cost consultancy experience
• Healthcare project experience is highly advantageous
• MRICS or Chartered status is beneficial
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets
• Produce tender documentation and support procurement processes
• Manage valuations, variations and change control
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial updates
• Negotiate final accounts with contractors
• Advise clients on commercial and contractual matters
• Attend site, design team and client meetings
• Manage healthcare commissions through pre- and post-contract stages

Skills

Client management

Cost management

Contract knowledge

Autonomous working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor - Hemel Hempstead

A specialist construction consultancy based in Hemel Hempstead is looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. With a strong focus on the healthcare sector, this is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to work on technically demanding projects where careful cost control, planning and commercial management are essential.

The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for projects from early-stage feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, the Project Quantity Surveyor will provide clear commercial advice while helping to ensure healthcare schemes are delivered efficiently and within budget.

This role would suit a confident Project Quantity Surveyor with UK consultancy experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking ownership of commissions. The position offers the chance to build specialist healthcare sector knowledge while continuing to develop broader technical, contractual and client-facing skills. The Project Quantity Surveyor will also benefit from working within a professional team where quality of service and long-term client relationships are highly valued.

Project Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets
• Producing tender documentation and supporting procurement processes
• Managing valuations, variations and change control
• Preparing regular cost reports and financial updates
• Negotiating final accounts with contractors
• Advising clients on commercial and contractual matters
• Attending site, design team and client meetings
• Managing healthcare commissions through both pre- and post-contract stages

Project Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
• Relevant UK PQS or cost consultancy experience
• Healthcare project experience would be highly advantageous
• Working towards MRICS, or already chartered, would be beneficial
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes
• Confident managing projects independently
• Strong communication, organisation and client-facing skills

In Return:

• £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Hemel Hempstead location
• Specialist exposure to healthcare sector projects
• Strong level of project ownership
• Continued professional development and progression opportunities

Reference #DM22813

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