Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant - Hybrid Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

Flexible start times

Faversham-based role

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant for a Faversham office in Kent. The role covers cost consultancy across project lifecycles and provides commercial support to clients, contractors and design teams.

You'll work in a established consultancy with a 37.5-hour week, hybrid working and flexible start times. A relevant degree is essential, and candidates with previous QS or cost consultancy experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related construction discipline – essential.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
• Experience in a construction consultancy would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and procurement.
• Ability to manage your own workload and multiple project priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client liaison

Cost consultancy

Cost control

Budgeting

Tendering

Valuations

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant for a Faversham office in Kent. The role covers cost consultancy across project lifecycles and provides commercial support to clients, contractors and design teams.

You'll work in a established consultancy with a 37.5-hour week, hybrid working and flexible start times. A relevant degree is essential, and candidates with previous QS or cost consultancy experience are encouraged to apply.