Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Property Partners Recruitment Ltd.; Ringwood; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide annual bonus scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Paid subscriptions

EV salary exchange

Study leave and training

Job summary

Property Partners Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting for a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor to join the Ringwood, Hampshire team. The role offers hybrid working and a varied workload across public and private sector clients including education, healthcare, residential and commercial projects.

You will own projects, work with experienced professionals, and advance your career within a supportive, collaborative environment. MRICS is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS preferred but not essential.
• Significant cost management experience in a construction consultancy.
• Strong pre- and post-contract QS knowledge.
• Experience with JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Confident managing projects independently and developing client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Mentoring junior surveyors would be advantageous.
• Suitable for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or established Associate seeking a new challenge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract QS and cost management services across a variety of sectors.
• Manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans and procurement strategies.
• Advise clients on procurement routes, contractual arrangements and tendering.
• Prepare and administer construction contracts, including managing variations and claims.
• Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports and negotiate final accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines, including Building Surveying, Architecture and Project Management.
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the development of the team.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (preferred)

Cost management experience

JCT/NEC contracts knowledge

Independent project management

Commercial awareness & negotiation

Mentoring junior surveyors

Client relationship development

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

• Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor - Ringwood, Hampshire
• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working

An established and growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor to join its Ringwood office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to progress their career within a well-regarded consultancy, offering a varied workload, strong client relationships and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the Cost Management team.

The consultancy provides an integrated service across Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Architecture and Project Management, working with a diverse range of public and private sector clients across education, healthcare, residential and commercial projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work alongside experienced professionals and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services across a variety of sectors.
• Manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, cost plans and procurement strategies.
• Advise clients on procurement routes, contractual arrangements and tendering.
• Prepare and administer construction contracts, including managing variations and claims.
• Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports and negotiate final accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines, including Building Surveying, Architecture and Project Management.
• Support and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the development of the team.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• MRICS qualified preferred, although not essential.
• Strong experience delivering Cost Management services within a construction consultancy.
• Good technical knowledge across pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working with JCT and/or NEC contracts.
• Confident managing projects independently and developing client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Experience mentoring junior surveyors would be advantageous.
• Suitable for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or established Associate looking for a new challenge.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Company-wide annual bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Pension contributions with enhanced benefits for long service.
• Life assurance of four times annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Programme and discounted gym membership.
• Paid professional subscriptions, training allowances and study leave.
• Electric vehicle salary exchange and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.