Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus, a leading construction consultancy, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Gloucester office. You will lead cost consultancy across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and industrial projects.

You will deliver pre and post-contract QS services, mentor junior surveyors and contribute to business development with private sector clients. MRICS would be advantageous and full UK driving licence is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS chartered status is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services for private sector clients.
• Prepare feasibility estimates, cost plans and development appraisals.
• Advise on land acquisition, viability and budget setting.
• Prepare procurement strategies and manage tender processes.
• Administer JCT contracts and produce interim valuations and cashflows.
• Mentor junior surveyors and build client relationships.

Skills

Cost planning

Financial reporting

Procurement

JCT contracts

Client liaison

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Gloucester

Sector: Construction Consultancy

Salary: Competitive + Package

The Opportunity

A leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Gloucester office.

Working predominantly with private sector clients and residential developers, you'll play a key role in delivering professional cost consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects. From high-quality residential developments and mixed-use schemes through to commercial, industrial and specialist projects, you'll provide strategic commercial advice from the earliest stages of development through to project completion.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy where you'll enjoy significant client exposure, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to mentor junior surveyors while progressing your own career.

Role Overview

• Delivering pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services on behalf of private sector clients and developers
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and development appraisals
• Advising clients during land acquisition, project viability and budget setting
• Producing procurement strategies and managing competitive tender processes
• Preparing tender documentation and analysing returned tenders
• Administering JCT contracts throughout the construction process
• Preparing interim valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts
• Managing project variations, change control and commercial risk
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors
• Providing value engineering advice to maximise project value and return on investment
• Attending client, design team and contractor meetings as the commercial lead
• Mentoring Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the team
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with developers, investors and private sector clients
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities for repeat work

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a construction consultancy
• Strong experience working with private sector clients and residential developers
• Proven ability to deliver both pre and post-contract services
• Excellent cost planning and financial reporting skills
• Good understanding of JCT contracts and procurement routes
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Confident managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS Chartered, or actively working towards chartership, would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Company Profile

This established multidisciplinary construction consultancy provides Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying and Employer's Agent services across the UK. Working closely with private clients, developers and investors, they have built a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use developments. Their collaborative culture, varied workload and commitment to professional development make them an excellent destination for ambitious Quantity Surveyors looking to progress their consultancy careers.