Senior Quantity Surveyor

Playle & Partners Llp; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Sidcup. This exciting role offers the chance to work on diverse projects ranging from £500,000 to £30,000,000, contributing to both pre and post-contract phases. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering exceptional consultancy services to a variety of public and private sector clients. With a strong commitment to staff development and a supportive work environment, this position promises not just a job but a fulfilling career path. If you have a passion for excellence and a proactive approach to challenges, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff profit share (bonus) scheme

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Payment of professional fees

Life cover

Free car parking

Regular social events

CPD support for training

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in public sector works ranging from £500,000 to £30,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and tendering processes for projects.
• Conduct project financial control and reporting.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Procurement and Tendering

Project Financial Control

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

MRICS Accreditation

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CostX or similar measurement software

Job description

Location:
Playle & Partners LLP – Head Office, Sidcup

Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience – Good benefits package included (£55k to £65k pa)

Job Type:
Permanent

Contact:
Luke Turner / Liam Clench – Quantity Surveying Partners

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team where you will play an active role in the delivery of project and professional services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. We are a well-established multi-disciplined practice providing consultancy services across both the public and private sectors.

Established in 1954, we are currently recruiting to supply our recent success as Quantity Surveyors on major frameworks within London and the South East of England.

You will be working directly on schemes ranging from £500,000 to £30,000,000 both Pre and Post Contract. The candidate will be responsible for reporting directly to the Partner Quantity Surveyors and for assisting in the coordination and training of the Intermediate Surveyors within the team.

Day-to-day tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Procurement and Tendering
• Working with JCT Suite of Contracts
• Measurement to NRM2 standard
• Project Financial Control and Reporting
• Valuations

A detailed understanding of all of the above will be required.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ideally be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) with a minimum of 4 years post-graduate degree experience.
• We will consider candidates who are not accredited but can demonstrate significant experience working within the Construction industry as a Quantity Surveyor for over 10 years and have held a Senior QS position for more than 4 years.
• Have extensive experience of Quantity Surveying and the day-to-day tasks listed above.
• Require previous experience on a variety of public sector works ranging from £500,000 to £30,000,000.
• Be well organized, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence, and developing strong client relationships.
• Possess a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to follow these through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Have proven IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; ideally will have used measurement software CostX or similar.
• Able to identify areas of commercial opportunity for future development.
• Be flexible, confident, and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn with and develop the team.
• Have experience in managing, mentoring, and training of Juniors / Graduates.
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

We are a leading Cost Consultant in the Public Sector competing across London and the South East against Multi-National Firms. We can provide the successful candidate with a career rather than just a job.

In addition to the salary, there are company benefits including: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, staff profit share (bonus) scheme, company pension scheme, health cash plan, payment of professional fees (up to one professional body), life cover, and free car parking.

The practice arranges regular social events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events and encourages participation in regular charity challenges. The practice is proud to have a great working environment and excellent staff retention.

The practice is renowned for:

• Commitment to the training of staff, and this role would be supported with CPDs provided to the individual where required.
• Holding Investors in People Gold since 2018.
• Recognition of industry awards, including a nomination for Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards SME of the Year 2023.