Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

AWD online; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary package

Flexible hybrid working

Clear career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Exposure to exciting high-profile/renK

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to join a growing organisation delivering diverse projects across multiple sectors. The role covers cost management, project management, and employer’s agent duties with potential leadership on complex assignments.

You will work closely with clients, contractors and stakeholders to maintain commercial performance, manage risk, and enable successful project delivery within a hybrid Leeds-based setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, cost control or project management.
• Experience in employer’s agent duties and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and project documentation.
• BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Proficient with cost management software such as Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Strong commercial awareness with analytical, negotiation and financial management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients, contractors, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Full Driving Licence is required.
• MRICS qualification or willingness to work towards chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets across a range of construction projects.
• Support or lead project management, client liaison, programme coordination and stakeholder communication.
• Undertake Employer’s Agent duties and contract administration on assigned projects.
• Prepare tender documentation, review packs, contracts and procurement information.
• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering to improve outcomes.
• Negotiate agreements with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Oversee valuations, variations, interim valuations, financial reporting and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, legal and project requirements.
• Mentor junior team members as appropriate, especially at senior level.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Employer’s Agent duties

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Financial management

Relationship building

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS qualification (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager

A fantastic opportunity is available for an intermediate or senior-level construction professional with experience in cost management, project management, employer’s agent duties, contract administration and commercial management.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Construction Project Manager, Contract Administrator, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, Employer’s Agent, Project Manager

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid working 3 days from the office in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and the remainder from home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Driving Licence (Pool cars can be used)

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to join a growing and ambitious organisation delivering construction, residential, commercial, healthcare, retail and infrastructure projects.

As the Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager you will support or lead project finances, contracts, forecasting, cost control, project management and employer’s agent responsibilities, depending on your level of experience.

Working closely with clients, contractors, project managers and stakeholders, the Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager will help maintain commercial performance, manage risk and support successful project delivery across a varied project portfolio.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company is a medium sized business dealing with all aspects of the property industry, as well as the Healthcare and Retail sectors, across the UK, Australia and the Middle East. The company is not a big corporate business. Their greatest strength is the people who work there which ultimately leads to repeat business and referrals with new clients

DUTIES

Your duties as the Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager include:

• Managing Project Budgets: Monitor cost control, forecasting and financial performance across a range of construction projects
• Supporting Project Delivery: Assist with or lead project management, client liaison, programme coordination and stakeholder communication
• Undertaking Employer’s Agent Duties: Support contract administration and act as a key point of contact across assigned projects
• Preparing Tender Documentation: Review tender packs, contracts, procurement information and commercial documentation
• Conducting Risk Assessments: Identify commercial risks and support value engineering activities to improve project outcomes
• Negotiating Agreements: Liaise with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to support positive commercial outcomes
• Overseeing Valuations: Manage variations, interim valuations, financial reporting and final accounts
• Ensuring Compliance: Maintain compliance with contractual, legal and project requirements
• Mentoring Junior Team Members: Provide guidance and support where appropriate, particularly at senior level

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction cost control or project management
• Experience of employer’s agent duties and contract administration would be highly desirable
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and construction project documentation
• BSc degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline would be preferred
• Experience using cost management software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong commercial awareness with good analytical, negotiation, problem-solving and financial management skills
• Able to build positive relationships with clients, contractors, colleagues and stakeholders
• Full Driving Licence is required; pool cars can be used
• MRICS qualification, or willingness to work towards chartered status, would be preferred

BENEFITS

• Very competitive salary package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support
• Exposure to exciting high-profile projects
• Supportive and social team culture
• On-site gym