Project Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Ospringe; Hybride; GBP 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

Flexible start times

Faversham-based role

Career development

Résumé du poste

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant for their established construction consultancy, based from the Faversham office in Kent. The role covers commercial and cost-management across the project lifecycle, working with clients, contractors and other stakeholders within a hybrid working environment.

The successful candidate holds a relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management and has prior QS or cost consultancy experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline is essential.
• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant in a construction consultancy.
• Strong reading of pre- and post-contract duties and cost management across projects.

Responsabilités

• Provide QS services across a range of projects from feasibility to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, tender documentation, and budgets.
• Analyse submissions and prepare tender reports; manage procurement and contractor appointments.
• Prepare valuations, monitor expenditure, and negotiate final accounts.
• Maintain project documentation and stakeholder liaison.

Connaissances

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Workload management

Formation

Quantity Surveying/Commercial degree

Description du poste

Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Faversham, Kent

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum

Sector: Construction / Property / Consultancy

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible start times

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to join their team, based from their Faversham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.

The successful candidate will provide commercial and cost-management services throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.

The business offers a 37.5-hour working week, flexible start times and hybrid working, providing flexibility alongside excellent opportunities for continued professional development.

A relevant construction or surveying degree is essential for this position.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant, you will provide cost and commercial advice across projects from initial feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and final account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing Quantity Surveying and cost consultancy services across a range of projects.
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Providing cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing tender processes.
• Analysing contractor submissions and preparing tender reports.
• Supporting procurement and contractor appointments.
• Preparing valuations and assessing applications for payment.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Preparing regular cost reports and forecasts.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Assessing and negotiating final accounts.
• Attending client, design team and project meetings.
• Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate project and commercial documentation.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant who is confident working within a consultancy environment and keen to continue developing their career.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline - essential.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
• Experience working within a construction consultancy would be highly advantageous.
• A good understanding of pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
• Experience with cost planning, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and numerical skills.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and consultants.
• The ability to manage your own workload and multiple project priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach to your work.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working available.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible start times.
• Faversham-based position within an established construction consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and experienced construction professionals.
• Continued professional and career development.
• Long-term progression within the business.