Quantity Surveyor

SOCOTEC UK Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantity surveying firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their supportive team. This role involves providing high-quality survey services, establishing client requirements, and managing project costs. Applicants should have a degree in quantity surveying and over 3 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive salaries, a generous holiday allowance, and various employee benefits. Join a firm that values expertise and supports professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years quantity surveying experience.
• Ability to work alongside Expert Witness and Advisory teams.
• Working towards membership of the RICS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality quantity surveying services to clients.
• Establishing client requirements for cost planning and estimating.
• Carrying out tender appraisals and identifying recommendations.
• Valuing completed works and arranging payments.

Skills

Strong numerical and data analysis skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Competent using Microsoft Excel and Word

Positive approach to client care and problem solving

Education

Educated to degree level in quantity surveying

Tools

CostX software

Job description

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor looking for a new and rewarding career to join our well-structured and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking for a rewarding career with a company that values expertise and development. At SOCOTEC Advisory, we work on a diverse range of projects across both the private and public sectors and offer exposure to traditional quantity surveying as well as dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality quantity surveying services to clients
• Establishing client requirements for cost planning and cost estimating
• Understanding and developing opinions on procurement strategies
• Preparing draft tender and contract documents, including ITT packs, for review
• Carrying out tender appraisals and identifying a recommendation
• Monitoring and recording project costs
• Valuing completed works and arranging payments in accordance with the contract
• Preparing budget and progress reports, including gaining experience of cost value reconciliations
• Identifying commercial risks and assessing cost variations
• Maintaining detailed variation and risk register information
• Issuing notices in accordance with the contract conditions
• Producing draft project and claim reports for review
• Preparing draft final accounts
• Attending and providing input at project meetings

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in quantity surveying
• 3+ years quantity surveying experience
• Competent using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to client care and problem solving
• Ability to work alongside Expert Witness and Advisory teams

Desirable

• Working towards membership of the RICS
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Has used CostX software
• Experience in the rail and aviation sectors

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday
• Electric car scheme and employee recognition schemes
• Family friendly support and employee assistance programmes