Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Stockport, Greater Manchester. This role involves managing cost for diverse projects, including residential care homes, and providing expert advice throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a stable work history, and qualifications aligned with industry standards.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension contribution

Health insurance after one year

Payment of RICS fees

Two discretionary bonuses annually

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in both pre and post contract duties required.
• Stable work history and proven client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Involved in cost management and budget control.
• Prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
• Oversee compliance with contracts and manage client relations.

Skills

Communication

Cost Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Administration

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar

MRICS qualification or working towards APC

Job description

Job Description

THE ROLE

My client, an established firm of PQS now seeks a SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR with some experience of the EMPLOYER'S AGENT role to join them in the Stockport, Greater Manchester area.

You will have the opportunity of working on a range of projects including residential and care homes for private and public sector clients.

You will be involved in all aspects of Cost Management doing both pre and post contract duties including overseeing cost management and budget control, dealing directly with clients and stakeholders, preparing reports and maintaining project documentation, ensuring compliance with contracts etc.

THE COMPANY

My client is a firm of PQS with a good range of clients and they are on various client frameworks.

They are a firm of construction consultants offering clients both cost management, employer's agent and project management services.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.

You will need to have at least 5 years or more experience doing both pre and post contract duties.

You will need to have a BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar and be either MRICS qualified or you may be working towards APC and have a number of years QS experience.

Some experience of the Employer's Agent role including contract administration is .

You should to deal directly with clients and stakeholders and have first class communication skills.

You will need to be a car owner and driver as some of the projects are not near to public transport.

You should have a stable work record.

You must have excellent English both written and spoken along with good IT skills and have good client facing skills.

Salary is in the region of £55000 to £75000 plus car allowance, pension contribution plus RICS fees and two discretionary bonus' per annum. Health insurance after a year.

Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile [phone].