Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager – Construction Projects

AWD online; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; 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 proj

Supportive and social team culture

Free parking

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to join our growing construction team in Oxford. You will support or lead cost management, contract administration, and commercial activities across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Two roles exist: intermediate and senior, with hybrid working and the possibility of remote arrangements for senior positions. A Full Driving Licence is required and MRICS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying, cost control and commercial management.
• Experience in project management and/or employer’s agent duties is desirable.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets including cost control, forecasting and financial performance across projects.
• Assist with or lead project delivery, client liaison and stakeholder coordination.
• Support contract administration and act as a key contact across projects as Employer’s Agent.
• Prepare tender documentation and review packs.
• Identify commercial risks and support value engineering activities.
• Negotiate with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to achieve positive outcomes.
• Oversee valuations, variations and final accounts; ensure contractual compliance.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate, especially at senior level.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Employer's agent duties

Contract administration

Commercial management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager – Construction Projects

Two fantastic opportunities are available for an Intermediate and Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager 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: Cost Consultant, Construction Project Manager, Contract Administrator, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Oxford, Oxfordshire

HYBRID / REMOTE WORKING

The intermediate-level role requires office attendance in Oxford three days per week. For senior-level appointments, more flexible or predominantly remote working arrangements may be considered, depending on experience, project requirements and individual profile.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

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

JOB OVERVIEW

We have fantastic new job opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to join a growing and ambitious organisation delivering projects across the construction, residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.

There are two roles available: one intermediate-level position and one senior-level position. As a Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager you will support or lead project finances, contracts, forecasting, cost control, project management and employer’s agent responsibilities.

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

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

• Managing Project Budgets: Monitoring cost control, forecasting and financial performance across projects
• Supporting Project Management: Assisting with or leading project delivery, client liaison and stakeholder coordination
• Undertaking Employer’s Agent Duties: Supporting contract administration and acting as a key point of contact across projects
• Preparing Tender Documentation: Reviewing tender packs, contracts and procurement information
• Conducting Risk Assessments: Identifying commercial risks and supporting value engineering activities
• Negotiating Agreements: Liaising with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to support positive commercial outcomes
• Overseeing Valuations: Managing variations, interim valuations and final accounts
• Ensuring Compliance: Maintaining compliance with contractual and legal requirements
• Mentoring Junior Team Members: Providing guidance and support where appropriate, particularly at senior level

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Quantity Surveying Background: Previous experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or construction cost control
• Project management Exposure: Experience of project management and/or employer’s agent duties would be highly desirable
• Qualifications: BSc degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline preferred
• Contract Knowledge: Good understanding of JCT contracts and contract administration
• Technical Skills: Experience using cost management software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications
• Commercial Awareness: Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving and financial management skills
• Communication Skills: Able to build positive relationships with clients, contractors, colleagues and stakeholders
• Working Arrangements: Intermediate candidates must be realistically commutable to Oxford for three office days per week
• Senior Flexibility: Senior candidates may be considered for more flexible or remote working, depending on experience and profile
• Professional Development: MRICS qualification preferred or willingness to work towards chartered status

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
• Free parking

JOB REF: AWDO-P15191