Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager to oversee commercial aspects of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, along with a relevant degree or HNC. This full-time position offers career development opportunities and various benefits including a company pension and gym membership.

Benefits

Company pension

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts & legislation.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Collaborate on feasibility studies & cost appraisals.
• Track and manage budgets, valuations & variations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive work approach

Education

Relevant degree or HNC

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of construction contracts & legislation
• Excellent negotiation, analytical & communication skills
• A proactive, time-efficient approach to work
• A relevant degree or HNC + experience
• A full UK driving licence

What You’ll Be Doing

• As our Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take the lead on: managing and overseeing all commercial aspects of construction projects
• Collaborating with the estimator on feasibility studies & cost appraisals
• Working with design teams and buyers to source & price materials
• Managing subcontractors: tendering, placing orders, certifying work
• Acting as the bridge between site managers, engineers, project managers & clients
• Tracking & managing budgets, valuations & variations
• Identifying commercial risks & driving cost control initiatives
• Mentoring junior surveyors to build team capability
• Delivering clear, structured reports to stakeholders

The Package

• Cheltenham-based office with site visits
• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Salary: DOE
• Strong career development opportunities
• Benefits:
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking