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Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
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Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Senior Quantity Surveyor - PQS Firm
Company
- Company: My client, a small, growing firm of PQS in the City of London.
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + pension, bonus, etc.
- Type: Full-time
- Region: UK (Specialising in London)
- Industry: Quantity Surveying (PQS)
- Reference: DNP9604_1782996162
The Role
- Join a small, busy firm specialising primarily in office fit-out projects.
- Clients include landlords, occupiers, and asset managers.
- Ideal candidate: MRICS-qualified with two to three years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Opportunity for rapid career progression for ambitious, hands-on Quantity Surveyors seeking full project ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of projects from pre-contract to handover/completion, including:
- Drafting cost plans, tender documentation, and conducting tender analysis.
- Managing contractor procurement and providing bespoke recommendations to clients.
- Administering contract-related tasks (from design to project close).
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Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Membership: MRICS-qualified (required).
- Degree: Recognised UK degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or similar (e.g., BSc).
- Experience: 2+ years working for a UK PQS firm post-qualification (reflecting MRICS standard).
- Tender & Procurement: Experience in cost-planning, tender documentation, and contractor tender analysis.
- Contract Administration: Proven track record in pre- and post-contract management, including contract administration.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in tender documentation, cost management, and project completion.
- Familiarity with office fit-outs preferred, but retail fit-out experience will be considered with a transition shown.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication to collaborate across stakeholder levels (clients, contractors, team).
- Attitude: Proactive, hands-on, and eager to take ownership across all project phases.
- Ideal fit: Those wanting to move from larger firms to more autonomy—targeting projects valued between £200K and £30M.
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About the Employer
- Scale: A small, dynamic PQS firm based in City of London, currently processing UK-based projects.
- Future plans: Seeking expansion into new project territories in the EU.
Note on Autonomy: Seeks candidates with strong project management capabilities but who desire increased ownership over their work.
Salary & Benefits
- Base: £60,000 - £70,000 (subject to negotiation).
- Additional: Includes pension, bonus scheme, plus other firm benefits.
Application
Email a full CV or contact Denise Neville for an informal chat:
- Email (unspecified—content not provided).
- Phone:
- Office: 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025.
- Mobile: 07836 350309.
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