Quantity Surveyor I

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS is a Berkshire Hathaway Company and global leader in life sciences facility services. The company seeks a Quantity Surveyor I to join the Commercial Department in Manchester, UK, focusing on cost control, budgeting, and contract administration.

The role supports financial and contractual aspects of projects to keep them within approved budgets. The successful candidate will assist in cost planning, bid analysis, and reporting, working with project teams and client representatives to deliver

Qualifications

• 2-5 years relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of ARM4 & ARM5.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist/undertake contractual and financial aspects of projects.
• Support cost management, budgeting and reporting to client.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cost management reports.
• Engage with Project Executives/Managers to gather input data.
• Review trade partner costs and change management submissions.
• Maintain cost management files and documentation.
• Contribute to bid analysis and cost estimates.
• Support governance with cost option reviews.

Skills

ARM4/ARM5 knowledge

MEP costing exposure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Costing software

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor I to join our growing Commercial Department in Manchester, UK. We are looking to appoint a construction industry professional with knowledge of construction costs and contracts. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting/undertaking aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects and ensuring that construction projects are completed within their projected budget. You will be required to assist (and undertake in parts) with the valuation of construction works, bidding and project budgeting, and the compilation/submission of reports to the client.

Additional Responsibilities

• Preparation of service cost management control budgets for projects as required to support the achievement of corporate objectives
• Preparation of constructed cost management control budgets for projects as required to support the achievement of corporate objectives
• Supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of cost management programs and systems for the corporation
• Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to coordinate the acquisition of input information for the cost management process for projects
• Maintains files of project cost management processes and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
• Supports the evaluation of historical data, including purchase orders, subcontracts, force reports, and productivity reports, and incorporates relevant data into the company unit cost, material, and labour factors
• Monitors Trade Partner Contract and purchase order awards, compares awarded costs to control budgeted costs & determines the bases for variances through change management processes & Contract Administration
• Undertakes engagement with project Trade Partners & Client alike.
• Reviews design cost options and recommends best solutions based on cost & time impacts to the project
• Maintains relationships in the industry to facilitate the acquisition of cost management data and processes
• Prepares documentation to support the change management process for projects
• Undertakes in review of Trade Partner change management submissions for validity
• Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to monitor project implementation for compliance with the basis of the project estimate as required
• Evaluates required bid analysis contents by reviewing requests for proposal, attending pre-bid meetings, and communicating with the project team to support the construction cost management phase.
• Preparation of weekly/monthly Cost Plan reports in advance of presentation to Client
• Preparation of weekly/monthly internal Cost Management reports for the Line Manager
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2-5 years relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of ARM4 & ARM5.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to MEP and Cost Estimating systems.
• Knowledge of RIAI, FIDIC, NEC, JCT Contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree experience in Project Delivery, including Cost Control.

Desired Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports to convey complex information simply to a diverse range of people.
• Strong interpersonal skills dealing with design team / Client (& Client Representatives) / Trade Partners / IPS
• Senior Management & meetings, etc., with the ability to build and develop relationships
• Good attention to detail & record keeping, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative & thinking outside the box.
• Numerical and data analysis skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages.
• Teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Good commercial awareness.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• A practical, logical, and methodical approach to work.
• Knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high‑tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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