Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bailey Partnership (Group) Ltd; Manchester, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to enhance their team in Manchester. The role involves managing commissions, preparing cost advice, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates are Chartered or have equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of the commercial aspects of construction. The consultancy provides excellent training, progressive opportunities, and various employee benefits, including private healthcare and enhanced pension schemes.

Benefits

Excellent progression opportunities

Regular training and CPD

27 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 counselling access

Qualifications

• Chartered status or equivalent experience required.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated individual.
• Experience in managing commissions and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work within the QS team reporting to the Associate QS.
• Manage local commissions independently.
• Attend and chair site meetings providing client reports and advice.
• Prepare cost advice and manage tender processes.
• Manage post-contract reporting and junior staff development.

Skills

Chartered

Understanding of commercial aspects of construction

Team management

Presentation skills

Job description

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.