Senior Quantity Surveyor

Maxim Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Chartered Quantity Surveying and Project Management consultancy as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will lead construction projects while managing relationships with clients and mentoring your team. The role offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and professional development in a stimulating environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

In-house and external training

Full benefits package for shortlisted candidates

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in quantity surveying or project management.
• Proficiency in measurement tools.
• MRICS qualification or commitment to achieve within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead on various construction projects and supervise team members.
• Act as primary contact for clients and manage relationships.
• Oversee the successful delivery of QS and PM services.

Skills

Measurement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS qualification

Tools

CostX Measurement Software

Job description

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Your employer will be an established and expanding Chartered Quantity Surveying & Project Management consultancy that is working on a range of projects for multiple public and private sector clients within a range of sectors.

Most projects are long-term client work, either negotiated or won as a part of a services framework. This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor candidate will be willing to travel to sites across the UK as required, so a driving license is required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Taking the lead on a range of construction projects and supervising the work of the Quantity Surveyors, Assistants and Apprentices in your team and helping them to fulfil their potential.
• Acting as the principal point of contact with the project client and the other consultants on the design team pre and post contract.
• Working independently and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of QS / PM / EA services on all projects you and your team are working on.
• Taking responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, building a relationship with the Key Client(s), and nurturing new work opportunities.
• Training and assisting others, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.
• Actively seeking new project opportunities and promoting the services of the practice at every opportunity including attendance and involvement at appropriate networking and marketing events.
• Acting as a Quantity Surveyor on traditional projects or Acting as Employer’s Agent on Design and Build projects.
• Following the company Quality Management System in the delivery of all services.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and developing excellent time management strategies.
• Treating all clients to exceptional level of service.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in running own projects quantity surveying and / or employer’s agent or project management for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
• Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
• Experience in running projects independently.
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Skilled negotiator.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or a degree in Cost Management or similar is preferred.
• Ideally MRICS qualification, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 2 years of starting at this company.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is aleading Chartered Quantity Surveying/Project Management practice.They haveExtensive experience and a loyal client base in various sectors.

Their project work includes social housing, housing, student accommodation, healthcare, care home, industrial, religious, heritage/conservation and insurance-related work.

They Recognize and reward dedication, offer competitive compensation packages and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary with regular performance and salary reviews
• In-house and external training and support
• Full benefits package disclosed to shortlisted candidates