Quantity Surveyor

MK Consult; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consult is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects. We welcome candidates from Graduate QS to Project QS levels with relevant sector experience.

You will manage the commercial elements of contracts, prepare valuations, monitor costs, and procurement, and support project delivery teams to achieve commercial targets.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience working on social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit, decarbonisation or regeneration projects.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ambition to develop within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of refurbishment and maintenance contracts.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Development mindset

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

2 years' post-graduate Quantity Surveying experience

Job description

Quantity Surveyor.

Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit and decarbonisation projects.

They are open to candidates ranging from Graduate Quantity Surveyor level through to Project Quantity Surveyor level, provided they have experience within the social housing refurbishment sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you will have the chance to develop your commercial skills, manage your own projects and progress your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of refurbishment and maintenance contracts.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor accounts.
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience working on social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, retrofit, decarbonisation or regeneration projects.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ambition to develop within a growing organisation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of social housing projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Graduate Quantity Surveyor
• Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor
• Project Quantity Surveyor

with experience gained in social housing refurbishment, planned works, retrofit, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, repairs, maintenance or regeneration projects.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career and have experience within social housing refurbishment, we'd love to hear from you