Quantity Surveyor: Diverse Projects, Clear Growth

Aldwych Consulting; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Exeter is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. You will deliver QS services from inception through to completion, supporting procurement and tender processes while providing robust cost reporting and value engineering input.

You will work with clients and a multidisciplinary team, developing your technical expertise and progressing toward MRICS chartership in a collaborative consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Management role within a construction consultancy or relevant commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, tendering and cost control.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, ideally JCT and/or NEC.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards MRICS chartership.

Responsibilities

• Providing cost management and quantity surveying services from project inception through to completion.
• Preparing cost estimates, cost plans and budget reports at various stages of the project lifecycle.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies and supporting tender processes.
• Preparing tender documentation, analysing tender returns and making recommendations.
• Managing project costs, monitoring expenditure and preparing regular cost reports.
• Undertaking measurement, valuations and the assessment of variations.
• Supporting contract administration and managing commercial risks.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and advising clients on cost-saving measures.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects, project managers and wider consultant teams.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Tendering

Cost control

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

MRICS (pursuing)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Aldwych Consulting in Exeter is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. You will deliver QS services from inception through to completion, supporting procurement and tender processes while providing robust cost reporting and value engineering input.

You will work with clients and a multidisciplinary team, developing your technical expertise and progressing toward MRICS chartership in a collaborative consulting environment.