Quantity Surveyor (Build)

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Cost Management team in the West Midlands. You will manage pre and post-contract QS services across education, commercial, industrial, retail and aviation sectors for schemes UK-wide, delivering value through accurate cost planning and robust procurement.

The role offers a collaborative environment, clear career progression and the opportunity to mentor junior team members while building lasting

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience delivering pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Understanding of NRM and construction cost management.
• Experience on education, commercial, industrial, retail or aviation sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Manage feasibility, cost planning and final accounts.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and financial reports.
• Oversee procurement, tender evaluations and contractor appointments.
• Administer JCT and NEC contracts and manage variations and payments.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.

Skills

MRICS qualification

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: West Midlands / Birmingham
Sector: Construction & Property Consultancy
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a highly regarded, established construction consultancy in the West Midlands. Our client is experiencing continued growth and is looking to strengthen its Cost Management team with a talented individual who enjoys delivering high-quality projects and building lasting client relationships. You'll have the opportunity to work on an impressive portfolio of projects across the education, commercial, industrial, retail and aviation sectors, with schemes located throughout the West Midlands and wider UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive team offering genuine career progression, exposure to major projects and the chance to take on increasing responsibility as you develop.

The Role

Working as part of an established Cost Management team, you'll be responsible for delivering a full range of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from feasibility and initial cost planning through to final account.
• Preparing cost estimates, budgets and financial reports.
• Providing pre and post-contract cost management services.
• Managing procurement processes, tender evaluations and contractor appointments.
• Administering JCT and NEC contracts.
• Managing variations, valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and providing value engineering advice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the team.

About You

We're keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors who have experience working within a construction or property consultancy environment. Ideally, you'll have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering both pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services.
• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• A good understanding of NRM and construction cost management.
• Experience working on building projects across one or more sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.
• MRICS qualification or be working towards chartership, although this is not essential.
• A proactive, personable approach and the ambition to develop your career.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of interesting and prestigious projects.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Exposure to established clients and major construction programmes.
• Opportunities to develop leadership, mentoring and business development skills.
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.