Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Corsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Corsham is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will handle cost estimation, contract management, and project budgets, ensuring compliance with construction laws. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive work environment. If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor looking for growth, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

21 days holiday, increasing with service

Company pension scheme

Medicash health insurance

Access to mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Team social events

Qualifications

• Chartered (MRICS) or actively working towards chartered status.
• Good working knowledge of construction law and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and establish budgets for projects.
• Develop tender documents, contracts, and bills of quantities.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure adherence to budgets.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract management

Budget control

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Masterbill

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

We are working with a respected and award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy that includes Architects, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Interior Designers. Known for delivering innovative design solutions, they are seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team and support their continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and establish budgets for proposed projects.
2. Develop tender documents, contracts, and bills of quantities, and manage procurement processes.
3. Monitor project expenditure and ensure adherence to budgets, providing financial progress reports.
4. Value completed work, arrange payments, and manage interim valuations and final accounts.
5. Identify potential risks, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.
6. Ensure compliance with relevant construction laws and regulations; advise on contractual matters.
7. Promote sustainable construction methods and value engineering principles.

Candidate Profile:

• HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Chartered (MRICS) or actively working towards chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience in cost estimation, contract management, and budget control.
• Good working knowledge of construction law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in relevant software such as Masterbill, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• 21 days holiday (rising to 30 days with length of service and seniority).
• Company pension scheme.
• Medicash health insurance, including virtual GP access, health treatments, discounted gym membership, and retail offers.
• Access to mental health support and funded counselling.
• Cycle to work and tech purchasing schemes.
• Regular team social events and volunteering opportunities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop within a supportive environment where your input is valued, and your career can thrive. If you're a motivated Quantity Surveyor seeking long-term career growth within a respected consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more or to arrange a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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