Senior Quantity Surveyor

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Essex to manage projects up to £30m. The ideal candidate will possess MRICS qualification and cost management experience, with a clear pathway to Associate level. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including car allowance and flexible working.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Training and development

Flexible working

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor for a Cost Consultancy, Chartered Surveyor or Surveying Practice.
• MRICS Chartership is essential.
• Pre and Post Contract cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects c£10m-£30m from feasibility to project handover.
• Conduct full quantity surveying/cost management on projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and Directors.

Skills

Communication skills

Cost management

Project management

Education

MRICS and Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy). Job Type: Permanent. Job Ref: #1288. Location: Essex. Start Date: ASAP. Salary: c£55k-£60k basic plus market leading benefits package inc car allowance, pension, training and development, flexible working and bonus.

Company & Project: An established cost consultant operating on a regional basis across multiple sectors, are seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Chartered Quantity Surveyor to complement and add to their team, based in Essex. Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor that is looking to progress their career in a forward thinking and stable business with a clear pathway to Associate level. The business prides itself on its employees and has numerous examples of surveyors who have joined the company and enjoyed progressing through the ranks within their structure with no glass ceilings. You will be joining a business that has a strong team working ethos and you will be given the opportunity to take responsibility for a project and client c£20m.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading projects c£10m-£30m within a developed sector from feasibility through to project handover.
• You will undertake full quantity surveying/cost management on a project including pre-contract tenders, cost planning, and contract administration across JCT and NEC contracts including Design and Build.
• You will be expected to manage projects and work closely with the client and Directors within the business, therefore, excellent communication skills are essential.

Desirable Experience

• Previously held a Quantity Surveyor role working for a Cost Consultancy, Chartered Surveyor or Surveying Practice.
• MRICS Chartership.
• Both Pre and Post Contract cost management experience.
• Previous Roles: Project Quantity Surveyor OR Senior Quantity Surveyor OR MRICS Surveyor OR Senior Cost Consultant OR Senior Cost Manager OR Senior Project Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

MRICS and Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Senior Quantity Surveyor position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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