Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Ospringe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

Flexible start times

Faversham base

Career development

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is partnering with an established construction consultancy to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant for their Faversham office. The role covers cost management across a varied project portfolio, with strong client liaison and opportunities for progression.

You will work on feasibility through to final accounts, providing commercial input, cost planning, tendering and contract administration in a collaborative, development-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline is essential.
• Experience in quantity surveying or cost consultancy in a construction consultancy environment is preferred.
• Proven ability in cost planning, tendering, valuations and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and commercial advice across projects from feasibility to completion.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage tender processes.
• Analyse contractor submissions and prepare tender reports.
• Support procurement and contractor appointments.
• Prepare valuations, monitor expenditure and assess payment applications.
• Agree final accounts and manage variations/change control.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings and maintain documentation.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant

Location: Faversham, Kent

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum

Sector: Construction / Property / Consultancy

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible start times

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to join their team, based from their Faversham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.

The successful candidate will provide commercial and cost-management services throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.

The business offers a 37.5-hour working week, flexible start times and hybrid working, providing flexibility alongside excellent opportunities for continued professional development.

A relevant construction or surveying degree is essential for this position.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant, you will provide cost and commercial advice across projects from initial feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and final account.

• Providing Quantity Surveying and cost consultancy services across a range of projects.
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Providing cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing tender processes.
• Analysing contractor submissions and preparing tender reports.
• Supporting procurement and contractor appointments.
• Preparing valuations and assessing applications for payment.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Preparing regular cost reports and forecasts.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Assessing and negotiating final accounts.
• Attending client, design team and project meetings.
• Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate project and commercial documentation.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant who is confident working within a consultancy environment and keen to continue developing their career.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline - essential.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
• Experience working within a construction consultancy would be highly advantageous.
• A good understanding of pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
• Experience with cost planning, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and numerical skills.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and consultants.
• The ability to manage your own workload and multiple project priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach to your work.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working available.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible start times.
• Faversham-based position within an established construction consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and experienced construction professionals.
• Continued professional and career development.
• Long-term progression within the business.