Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Harrogate. The role involves managing financial aspects of diverse projects and providing cost consultancy services. Ideal candidates will have MRICS, extensive experience in the sector, and a strong track record of managing multiple projects efficiently, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to budgets.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Regular CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional Chartership – MRICS or similar.
• Minimum 5+ years of post-qualification experience in similar roles.
• Proven experience with JCT and NEC contract suites.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and managing the commerciality of projects.
• Preparing and analyzing project costings for tenders.
• Contract administration including valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Consultancy

Negotiation

Budget Management

Risk Assessment

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Up to £65,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Harrogate Based
• Private Healthcare
• Regular CPD, training and career progression opportunities
• Must be a UK residing within the local area.
• Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas

About you:

• Professional Chartership – MRICS or other relevant professional industry qualification.
• Minimum 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar related degree.
• Proven experience on private sector projects – Commercial, residential, industrial, retail.
• Strong pre- and post- contract experience. JCT and NEC suite of contracts
• A background in construction; solid understanding of tender processes.
• The ability to manage a changing workload and a history of success delivering multiple projects.
• Organised with the ability to manage your time and workload.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for assessing and managing the full commerciality of projects and delivering cost consultancy services for a variety of clients, projects and developments. You will provide valued insight into the profitability and risks associated with existing and future client projects, whilst managing and overseeing all financial aspects of construction projects, from feasibility through to final account.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to the highest of standards.
• Establishing client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies.
• Preparing and analysing project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time.
• Preparing tender and contract documents; negotiating contracts and work schedules.
• Contract administration including valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Providing cost analysis, advice, and reports to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.

After continued growth over recent years, this business is offering significant opportunity for career progression and strategic involvement. Working across healthcare, commercial, industrial, heritage, and residential projects, this consultancy provides continuous exposure to a variety of projects.

Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, and well-established quantity surveying consultancy. They are chartered quantity surveyors, project managers and health & safety (CDM) consultants who have developed excellent relationships with national and international clients, in both the public and private sectors. These relationships cover healthcare, education, leisure, commercial and historic restoration projects, and their dedication to providing an exemplary service to their clients has led to their continued success.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor who is looking to take the next step in your career and work with a consultancy who will provide with the tools and support to succeed, then please get in touch. Apply today by submitting your CV to [e-mail]. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.