Senior Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment

Manchester

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Maxim Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery across a diverse private and public sector project portfolio in Manchester. The role focuses on cost management, advisory services and dispute-related exposure within a collaborative consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will take leadership of the Manchester QS division as ambition grows, working with contractor and client-side teams on rail, airports, roads, highways, residential and commercial

Qualifications

Established QS background with consultancy/cost management exposure.
Strong numerical, commercial and data analysis skills.
Understanding of cost planning, tendering, valuations and final accounts.

Responsibilities

Lead on small to medium projects or major commissions with less supervision.
Provide high-quality quantity surveying services to clients and lead commercial activities.
Establish cost requirements, advise on procurement strategies, prepare tender docs and cost reports.
Maintain variation records, monitor costs and produce final accounts and project reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data analysis

Cost planning

Tendering

Valuations

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Client care

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS status or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An excellent Senior Quantity Surveyor job for a degree-qualified professional seeking to further develop their career in quantity surveying, cost management and advisory services. This opportunity offers exposure to private and public sector projects, a varied workload including traditional QS as well as dispute-related work, and the chance to take a leading role in the commercial delivery of projects within a supportive consultancy environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone entrepreneurial and client-facing with the ambition to take the lead of the Manchester QS division in the near future.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects in the private and public sectors with both contractor and client-side organisations.

The consultancy works on a diverse project portfolio including rail, airports, roads, highways, residential, commercial, education, healthcare and more.

The role offers the chance to contribute to both traditional quantity surveying services with responsibility for leading commercial activities across projects and supporting junior team members where appropriate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone entrepreneurial and client-facing, with the ambition to lead the Manchester QS division in the near future.

Responsibilities and Duties

This Senior Quantity Surveyor job would suit a commercially astute professional seeking to take ownership of project commercial functions within a collaborative consultancy environment. The successful candidate will be expected to lead on small to medium-sized projects or take significant responsibility for major commissions, with less supervision and greater client-facing responsibility.

Provide high-quality quantity surveying services to clients
Lead commercial activities on projects and take ownership of project delivery responsibilities

Support the expert witness team on quantum claims* Manage small to medium-sized projects or substantial elements of larger commissions
Establish client requirements for cost planning and cost estimating
Advise on procurement strategies and commercial approaches
Prepare tender and contract documentation
Carry out tender appraisals and provide procurement recommendations
Monitor, record and report project costs
Value completed works and arrange payments in accordance with contract requirements
Prepare budgets, progress reports and cost value reconciliations
Identify commercial risks and assess cost variations
Maintain variation records and risk registers
Issue notices in accordance with the contract conditions
Produce project reports and claims-related reports
Prepare and agree final accounts
Attend and lead project meetings, providing commercial input and advice
Keep up to date with construction industry requirements and market developments
Work collaboratively with advisory and expert teams where required
Support and mentor less experienced team members where appropriate

Desired Skills and Experience

This Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy is likely to appeal to candidates with an established QS background who are keen to broaden their experience within a consultancy offering cost management, advisory and dispute-related exposure.

Previous experience in a consultancy, contractor, developer or related commercial environment
Strong numerical, commercial and data analysis skills
Good understanding of cost planning, tendering, valuations and final accounts
Ability to lead the delivery of both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying duties
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Positive approach to client care and problem solving
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word
Entreprenurial mindset
Ability to manage client relationships and support junior colleagues

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or closely related subject
MRICS achieved or working towards professional membership would be advantageous. Although support towards this can be provided.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established specialist construction consultancy to identify a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its growing advisory team. This employer operates as a chartered quantity surveying and expert witness consultancy delivering services to clients across the built environment. The business supports projects across the UK and internationally, acting for a varied client base that includes developers, contractors, public bodies, insurers and transport or infrastructure organisations.

The working environment is described as collaborative, open and supportive, with strong emphasis on professional development, technical quality and long-term career progression. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

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