Quantity Surveyor — Cost Planning & Value Engineering

Walker & Sloan; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Sloan is seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join its Winchester office. The role offers exposure to a diverse project portfolio across commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors, with a supportive, collaborative environment.

You'll undertake pre- and post-contract services, cost planning, procurement advice, tender management and value engineering while developing long-term client relationships and progressing your consultancy career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a construction consultancy.
• Experience delivering both pre- and post-contract services.
• Good understanding of JCT contracts; NEC knowledge advantageous.
• Strong cost planning and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS accreditation would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across a wide range of construction projects.
• Preparing cost plans, feasibility studies and budget estimates.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing competitive tender processes.
• Analysing tender returns and preparing tender reports.
• Administering JCT and NEC contracts throughout project delivery.
• Preparing interim valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Managing project variations, change control and commercial risk.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Providing value engineering advice to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Attending client, contractor and design team meetings.
• Managing multiple commissions simultaneously while maintaining excellent client service.
• Supporting graduate and assistant surveyors where appropriate.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

JCT contracts knowledge

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost planning

Financial reporting

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS accreditation (advantageous)

Tools

None

Job description

Walker & Sloan is seeking a dedicated Quantity Surveyor to join its Winchester office. The role offers exposure to a diverse project portfolio across commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors, with a supportive, collaborative environment.

You'll undertake pre- and post-contract services, cost planning, procurement advice, tender management and value engineering while developing long-term client relationships and progressing your consultancy career.