Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join their expanding team. The role involves significant responsibility, encompassing cost estimating, budgeting, and site evaluations, while supporting a variety of residential and educational projects. Candidates should possess consultancy-based experience and demonstrate the ability to drive strategy effectively.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Progression Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Lead Quantity Surveyor with consultancy-based experience.
• Looking for high levels of responsibility and autonomy.
• Commutable to Chelmsford.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Perform site visits and material take-offs.
• Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Material Take-offs

Cost Monitoring

Procurement Support

Education

Experience in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager
£60,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Car Allowance + Hybrid

Chelmsford, Essex

Are you a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager looking for your chance to step into a role where your voice carries weight, your decisions shape the future, and your success gets recognised. You won't just be ticking boxes-you'll be driving strategy, leading from the front, and becoming the key player in a growing consultancy that values ambition, autonomy, and ownership. As the company grows you will gain more responsibility, which will pay dividends over time. This company offers flexible working.

Join a company that has been established since 1990 and is looking to expand due to their ever-growing client base. As the company experiences growth, this is the perfect opportunity to grow alongside them. This company predominantly works in the built environment, focusing on residential and education projects in both the public and private sector. You will be joining a social team with plenty of support and flexible working hours.

In this role, you will be a Senior Quantity Surveyor, working with junior members to finish projects as a team. When you are not working from the office or at home, you will be taking part in site visits across East England.

This position is ideal for a Quantity Surveyor with consultancy-based experience, who can hit the ground running, whilst being part of one of the most exciting Surveyor companies in East England.

THE ROLE

• Cost Estimating and Budgeting




• Material Take-offs and On-site Measurements




• Supplier and Subcontractor Evaluation




• Contract Administration




• Cost Monitoring and Reporting




• Procurement Support




• Record Keeping




• Site Visits

THE PERSON

• Lead Quantity Surveyor with consultancy-based experience




• Quantity surveyor from the 'Built Environment' - strategy driver




• Looking for high levels of responsibility and autonomy - front runner




• Commutable to Chelmsford

REFERENCE: BBBH20038B
KEYWORDS: Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Flexible, Hybrid, Consultancy, Public Sector, Private Sector, Built Environment, Construction, Chelmsford, Essex

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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