Quantity Surveyor

Prosper Consulting; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid work environment

23 days holidays

Job summary

Prosper Consulting is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their Project Management team in Essex. You will handle procurement, cost planning and financial control across diverse education and healthcare projects, while performing PM, CA and EA duties in a consultancy setting.

The role requires MRICS, a degree in QS, and at least five years of industry experience. It offers a hybrid work environment with pension, holidays, and performance-related bonuses.

Qualifications

• Chartered MRICS membership.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying or a similar role within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and delivery of construction, mechanical and electrical projects.
• Perform PM, CA & EA duties alongside QS responsibilities.
• Manage cost planning, budgeting, tendering, contract administration and financial control.

Skills

MRICS

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Job description

The Company:

A privately owned, specialist building consultancy, providing an end-to-end service to clients in the education & healthcare sectors, working exclusively with academies, schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

While education and healthcare remain the firm's core focus, the company is actively preparing to expand into the residential market.

After steering through the pandemic with a close-knit team of just eight, they've grown into a thriving business with over 50 people across two offices!

The Role:

They are seeking to recruit a QS to join their Project Management team in Essex!

You will be part of an expanding and diverse team of professionals, responsible for the procurement and delivery of a vast array of construction, mechanical and electrical related projects. This includes (but not limited to): new build schemes, fire door renewals, cladding and window renewals, new heating and ventilation systems, new electrical distribution (power, general and emergency lighting), fire alarm renewals, laboratory refurbishments and drainage replacements.

You will be responsible for the undertaking typical PM, CA & EA functions/duties alongside their QS role.

You will also be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This includes (but not limited to) cost planning, budgeting, tender management, contract administration, and ensuring that all financial and contractual aspects are controlled efficiently.

Job Location: Essex

Head Count: 50+

Specialist Sector: Education & Healthcare

Requirements for the Quantity Surveyor:

• Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying or a similar role within the construction industry
• Proficiency in cost estimating and financial analysis software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, MS Excel)
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and project management principles
• Demonstratable experience working within a consultancy environment
• Professional membership with a recognized Quantity Surveying or Construction Management body (e.g., RICS, CIQS) is preferred
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Previous experience working within the Education / Healthcare sector (desirable)

The benefits included in this role are

• Nest pension scheme
• 22 days holiday a year (plus Christmas office closure)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discretionary performance related bonus (typically done after a year's employment)
• Hybrid work environment
• Various company events/work socials
• Annual performance reviews