Senior/Quantity Surveyor (RICS)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London is seeking a Senior/Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic residential team. The role involves pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties for various projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience, particularly in residential projects. The position requires strong cost management and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on delivering successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with an RICS qualification or working towards it.
• Proven track record of cost management services in building projects.
• Experience on residential projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and commercial skills for specific projects.
• Effectively manage commercial resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve client needs and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Value Engineering

Risk Management

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Commercial Management Degree

Construction Management Degree

Job description

Job Description

Celebrating over 20 years of success, K2 Construction Management is a market-leading international construction, project, and cost management consultancy. We pride ourselves on delivering real, practical solutions that overcome complex challenges for our clients.

As we continue to expand, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior/Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic residential team in our Farringdon office, London. The ideal candidate will be confident, ambitious with a commercial mindset, and willing to work hard in exchange for the ability to be part of an exciting and growing business.

You will be responsible for carrying out pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties, working on private developments as well as public sector projects, ranging from £1m to £350m

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide best practice cost and commercial skills for specific projects or support as part of a team within a larger programme of work; to ensure that appropriate advice is provided, and timely action is taken to ensure projects are to be completed to programme and budget.
• Responsible for effectively managing the commercial resources of a project throughout the project lifecycle to ensure success of the project objectives.
• Ensure client needs demands and problems are identified and resolved in a timely manner; to manage stakeholder expectation regarding commissioning and the procurement of services.
• Carry out the continuous cost and commercial management and monitoring of projects, ensuring that information is timely and accurate.

Qualifications:

• Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management Degree, or a related field.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) - highly desirable
• Alternatively, membership with other recognized bodies such as: CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with an RICS qualification or working towards gaining qualification
• Examples of projects you have worked on / delivered
• You will have previous experience working on residential projects – desirable
• Proven track record of cost management services delivery of building projects from feasibility/option studies through to detailed cost planning and post contract services
• Good knowledge of Value Engineering and Risk Management techniques
• Ability to generate new business enquiries

Office location:

This role will be based in our London office with a minimum of 3 days required in the office. Some travel may be required to our London office for project work.