Quantity Surveyor

1st Select Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Select Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their ongoing contract with a national consultancy in Leicester. The role includes providing guidance on maintenance costs, reviewing quotations for value, and compiling reports on savings and quality. Ideal candidates will have Quantity Surveying qualifications and experience with commercial contracts, facilities management, and data analysis. Hybrid working is possible with office attendance required twice weekly.

Qualifications

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent.
• Intermediate IT skills, especially Excel, with pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on costs for maintenance works.
• Review quotations for value for money.
• Prepare reports for savings and efficiencies.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Data management and analysis

Intermediate Excel skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

1st Select are working in partnership with a national multi-disciplinary consultancy based in the Midlands. We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor on an ongoing contract to service a high-volume contract in the retail sector. The main role of the Quantity Surveyor will be to provide support and guidance to clients on all aspects in relation to costs on quoted maintenance works. Reviewing quotations to ensure value for money and qualitative solutions. Prepare reports to demonstrate savings, efficiencies, quality of workmanship, adherence to specifications and value for money.

Requirements

• Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent
• IT literate, intermediate level in use of Excel, to include pivot tables and data manipulation

Experience

• Quantity Surveying
• Commercial Contract awareness
• Basic technical knowledge
• Data management and analysis
• Working in Facilities Management or retail
• Working with the Supply Chain
• Volume based processing and analysis

This role is an ongoing one and could become permanent for the right candidate. There is an option for hybrid working but you will need to be in the Leicester office twice a week.