Senior Quantity Surveyor

TentBox; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The successful candidate will manage local commissions, prepare cost reports, and contribute to the training of junior staff. The firm offers excellent progression opportunities and a supportive environment with benefits like private healthcare and up to 27 days of holiday.

Benefits

Excellent progression opportunities

Regular training and CPD

Up to 27 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 counselling access

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying, preferably in a consultancy context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage key local commissions independently.
• Proficient in preparing cost advice and post-contract reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on local commissions.
• Prepare and present various cost estimates and reports.
• Coach and develop junior staff.

Skills

Chartered status or equivalent experience

Understanding of commercial aspects of construction

Ability to coach and mentor junior staff

Job description

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Bailey Partnership is an award winning consultancy practice looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our continued growth in our Manchester office.

Established in 1971 and operating from 11 offices across the South of England, East Midlands, Scotland & Manchester, we are a Building Top 150 consultancy offering Architectural, Interior Design, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Fire Engineering, Project Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, and Town Planning services.

Our ethos is based on efficiency, flexibility, accessibility and being passionate about what we do, always striving to build meaningful enduring relationships with our clients and industry partners.

Our ongoing success is built on our relentless pursuit of excellence. Our experience alongside our highly motivated, well trained and professionally qualified staff ensures the very best service.

About the Role:

The successful candidate should be Chartered or have suitable experience with an understanding of the commercial aspects of construction. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generally working within the strong QS team reporting to the Associate QS.
• Manage key local commissions independently.
• Chair and attend site meetings, providing clients with reports and advice, and actively participate in design team meetings.
• Document management in accordance with QA procedures.
• Prepare and present cost advice in accordance with RICS guidance notes (including order of cost estimates, viability reports, reinstatement cost assessments, formal cost plans, cash-flow forecasts, life cycle and whole life costs, etc.).
• Prepare various documents, including contracts and tender documentation, and manage the tender process.
• Manage all aspects of post-contract report, such as valuing variations for progress payments, assessing contractors claims, post contract cost reports, and final accounts.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior staff.

Benefits:

• Join a dynamic consultancy with excellent progression opportunities
• Regular and committed training and CPD opportunities
• Up to 27 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Regular sports & social events - BBQ's, boat trips, bowling nights!
• Private Healthcare
• Excellent enhanced pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance helpline

And much more...!

Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd is committed to providing a workplace free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, and we expect all employees to be welcoming, inclusive and respectful to their colleagues. We actively promote equal opportunities, and continuously strive to value our diverse workforce.