Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognised consultancy in Manchester seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for their Infrastructure team. The role offers significant opportunity for growth and rewards in a dynamic environment, where no two projects are the same. Ideal candidates should be highly organized, embrace challenges, and thrive in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Confident to attend and input into project meetings.
• Understanding of CVR processes and ADR methods.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and smart in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing client's requirements and initial cost planning.
• Carry out cost planning, value engineering, and client cost advice.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, and monitor project costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Reliability

Construction techniques

Job description

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Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity in Manchester? Do you want to work for a globally recognised company? A company where no two projects are the same? If so, keep reading!

We have an exciting opportunity with a highly recognised construction consultancy firm who are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their innovative and ambitious Infrastructure team in Manchester. They are looking for a highly organised person who enjoys embracing challenges and working in a fast-paced environment.

This is perfect for someone who would like to progress rapidly and be rewarded for their hard work. If you want to work in a company with an amazing employee culture, and with a team who are just as passionate as you about what they do, then apply below!

Responsibilities of the Successful Quantity Surveyor

Assist in establishing client's requirements and undertake initial cost planning exercises.

Carry out cost planning and value engineering to RIBA design stages and give informed client cost advice.

Have an understanding and developing an opinion on procurement strategies.

Prepare tender and contract documents, including BOQ's for checking by senior staff.

Carry out tender appraisals and identify a recommendation for the client.

Monitor and record costs of projects.

Identify risks to projects and assess cost variations.

Value completed works and arrange payments in accordance with the contract.

Be able to produce draft project or claim reports under the supervision of senior staff.

Issue notices in accordance with the contract under claim situation.

Liaise and confidently communicate with other members of the project or client team.

Maintain detailed variation and risk register information.

Able to prepare draft final accounts.

Requirements of the Successful Quantity Surveyor

Confident to attend and input into project meetings.

Gaining experience or understanding of the CVR process.

An understanding of ADR methods.

Thorough knowledge of construction techniques and principles.

Demonstrates an appetite for CPD.

Numerate.

Reliable and trustworthy.

Smart & presentable.

Confident.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to follow work instructions.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity 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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