Quantity Surveyor

Build Maintain Recruit Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Maintain Recruit Limited is supporting an established Exeter-based construction consultancy to recruit a Project Quantity Surveyor. The role offers exposure to a varied portfolio of projects and the chance to take ownership while developing technical expertise and client relationships.

As a Project Quantity Surveyor you will manage the commercial aspects from inception to completion, including cost planning, tendering, contract administration and reporting within a supportive consultancy

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience delivering quantity surveying and cost management on construction projects.
• Good understanding of procurement, cost planning, contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire to progress toward MRICS chartership where required.

Responsibilities

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services across a range of projects.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation.
• Managing procurement processes and analysing tender returns.
• Administering contracts and managing variations and change control.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and expenditure throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Client liaison

Procurement

Contract administration

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter, Devon

I m currently working with a well-established construction consultancy in Exeter that is looking to recruit a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to work on a varied portfolio of projects, develop their technical expertise and build strong client relationships within a supportive consultancy environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with experienced professionals and continue progressing their career within quantity surveying.

The Role

As a Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be involved in the commercial management of projects from inception through to completion, working alongside clients, contractors and the wider project team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services across a range of projects.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation.
• Managing procurement processes and analysing tender returns.
• Administering contracts and managing variations and change control.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and expenditure throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports and final accounts.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with experience working within a consultancy or similar professional environment.

You will have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering quantity surveying and cost management services on construction projects.
• A good understanding of procurement, cost planning, contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.
• A desire to continue developing professionally, with support towards MRICS chartership where required.

The Opportunity

• Join an established consultancy with a strong professional reputation.
• Work on a varied portfolio of construction projects.
• Develop your technical skills and take on increasing responsibility.
• Benefit from working alongside experienced industry professionals.
• Progress your career within a supportive and collaborative team.