Quantity Surveyor

Reed; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc or MSc in quantity surveying and possess strong communication and commercial skills. Key responsibilities include preparing feasibility studies, managing cost reports, and engaging in value engineering. This role offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity for self-development and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Holds a qualification in quantity surveying.
• Willing to work towards full membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Experience in quantity surveying in a construction project-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility studies and write procurement reports.
• Manage commercial aspects of allocated construction projects.
• Produce monthly cost reports.
• Engage in value engineering and life cycle costing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership in a professional body (e.g., MRICS)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

• Location: Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time
• Initial Length of role: Initial 4 months
• Hybrid

We are seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join our Investment & Strategic Asset Management Team within the Housing Services at the Neighbourhoods Directorate. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commercial background in construction project environments, ready to manage the commercial aspects of allocated construction projects from start to finish.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Prepare feasibility studies and write procurement reports.
• Apply Value Management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Take ownership of estimating and cost planning activities, including presenting project cost plans.
• Participate in the procurement process under the direction of the Project Manager, ensuring effective pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation, including producing tender documentation.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively.
• Ensure cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Produce monthly cost reports where applicable.
• Engage in value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Ensure that cost checks are undertaken throughout the project and that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Manage projects to the right quality standards, ensuring they are completed efficiently and on time.
• Develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Commit personally to continuous self-development and service improvement.
• Promote diversity, ensuring equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery, and communications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Holds a qualification (e.g., BSc, MSc) in quantity surveying.
• Willing to undertake or working towards or holds full membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., MRICS).
• Demonstrable working knowledge and experience of quantity surveying in a construction project-related environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate and advise on sensitive issues.
• Excellent planning and organising skills, able to set and meet demanding deadlines.
• Commercial skills to monitor contractor performance and manage contracts effectively.
• People skills to align team and personal objectives with the organisation's vision and objectives.