Quantity Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A North West based consultancy is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team, providing cost management services for a variety of exciting construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, relevant experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality results on time.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline.
• Working towards Chartered status.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost management services through pre and post contract processes.
• Assist with preparation of cost plans, cost reports, and change control.
• Support with Value engineering studies and analysis.

Skills

Cost management

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

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Cumming Management Group, a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors.

Cumming Management Group are seeking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor in Manchester.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor who can work on a number of exciting projects in Manchester. There will be a focus on professional work on a wide variety of selected projects, sectors and value to allow for a diverse opportunity including:

• BTR and Residential new build projects
• Student Accommodation new build projects
• Re-cladding projects
• Draft and support to produce specifications and briefs for clients

The role of a Quantity Surveyor includes the following responsibilities:

• Provide cost management services through pre and post contract process
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Assist and drive forward the preparation of cost plans; including measurement
• Support with Value engineering studies and analysis
• Work with senior members of staff to gather market testing data of key elements for the developments
• Support and assist the data analysis on design efficiencies, benchmark comparison
• Prepare and assist with the preparing and issuing tender documents, evaluations, contract documentations and reports
• Prepare and assist with the scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments
• Prepare and assist with the management of change control in accordance with contracts
• Prepare and assist with the production of cost reports and cost forecasting
• Advising and liaising with internal project and cost control team

Key Attributes:

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline
• Working towards Chartered status
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in construction industry
• Previously employed by a consultancy or end user client
• Likeable and warm personality which will fit in and become an integral part of the team
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Cumming Management Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.