Recently Qualified Quantity/Building Surveyor Or Project Manager

JLB Recruitment Ltd; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a recently qualified Quantity/Building Surveyor or Project Manager in East Kilbride. This role involves supporting Pre-Contract Surveyors, developing project briefs, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have the ambition to grow professionally and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working hours, a competitive rewards package, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Rewards/benefits package

Holiday: 25 days per annum

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Employer's Agent/Contract Administration services for new build housing.
• Demonstrable experience with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers.
• Understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pre-Contract Surveyors and develop the project brief.
• Chair progress meetings and proactively manage the project.
• Report on time, cost, and quality to clients.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Ambition for professional growth

Education

Member of RICS or working towards APC

Job description

Responsibilities

This role is suited to a recently qualified (aspiring) Quantity/Building Surveyor or Project Manager.

• To support Pre-Contract Surveyors, perform the following activities:
• Developing the project brief and assembling the project delivery team.
• Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender.
• Preparation of robust and accurate tender and contract packages.
• Undertaking various forms of tender processes.
• The ability to analyse and review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer's Requirements are fulfilled.
• Preparation of the Building Contract.

• To independently act as Employer's Agent for the delivery of the project(s) which will require:
• An understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector.
• Chairing progress meetings and producing meeting minutes. To follow up and proactively manage the project on an ongoing basis.
• Undertaking all day-to-day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, Design and Build, Bespoke Development Agreements etc.
• To routinely report on time, cost, and quality to the client and proactively manage associated risks.
• To successfully manage the handover process including undertaking pre-handover inspections.
• To manage post-completion activities to include end of defect rectification period inspections, agreement of the final account, auditing the Building Manual.

Qualities/Knowledge

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to sustain and grow client relationships.
• Ambition and character to grow professionally and personally with the business.

Experience

• Experience delivering Employer's Agent/Contract Administration services for new build housing.
• Demonstration of experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers.
• Member of the RICS or working towards their APC or similar professional qualification

Additional Information

• Working Hours:
  • Working Hours 9 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.
  • We currently operate flexible hours so that if you wish you can start early/leave early or start late and leave late. However, core hours will be between 10 am and 4 pm.
  • We adopt hybrid working arrangements which allow staff at their choice to work remotely for 2 days of the week.
• Remuneration and Benefits:
  • Entitled to Rewards/benefits package
  • We operate a government workplace pension scheme using NEST. You will be automatically enrolled unless you specifically opt out
  • Holiday: 25 days per annum with a further 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office will be closed.
  • Subject to a 6-month probationary period.
  • The notice period will be 3 months on either side after the probationary period.
  • Home-to-work mileage will not be paid by the Practice. All business miles will be reimbursed at our standard mileage rate. This will be detailed in the contract of employment.
  • You will be covered by accident insurance for any accidents whilst at work.
  • You will be provided with all necessary PPE.
  • You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone.
• Training and Development:
  • Active engagement in career progression/attainment of RICS or equivalent membership.
  • RICS subscription will be met in full by the Practice. Alternatively, membership of other professional bodies that are relevant to the role.
  • CPD is required by the Practice to be paid by the Practice. Any additional CPD will attract financial support from the Practice up to £200