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Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor for a growing SME consultancy!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic and growing project delivery team in central London.
The team brings together quantity surveyors, project managers, engineers, and client-side cost and project management professionals, delivering a diverse range of projects across London and the wider UK.
With live projects across Residential, Co-Living, and PBSA, ranging from 50 apartments through to 500+ apartments, as well as Industrial & Logistics and commercial office schemes, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a varied and forward-thinking environment.
Projects range from £20m to £100m in value and cover both new-build and refurbishment schemes, from feasibility and procurement through to construction and practical completion.
We are looking for an experienced, full-time Quantity Surveyor with a strong understanding of the living sector, cost planning, and the administration of JCT contracts. An immediate start is available.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take an active commercial role across a range of projects, working towards taking the lead and liaising closely with both client and contractor teams to ensure successful project delivery.
You will become an integral part of the project team and a key point of contact, helping to navigate projects from feasibility and cost planning through tendering, procurement, construction, and practical completion.
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Key Responsibilities
- Managing projects and delivering high-quality services and commercial deliverables
- Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including developing marking schemes
- Compiling contract documentation and ensuring all relevant contract requirements are included
- Evaluating and reporting on project programmes
- Supply chain engagement
- Main contractor procurement
- Cost planning
- Preparing cost options and undertaking cost exercises
- Supporting carbon impact assessments, with training provided
- Managing interim payments and valuations
- Managing and reporting on change
- Preparing and maintaining cost reports
- Producing cash flow forecasts
- Monthly commercial reporting
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- MRICS qualification, or be actively working towards APC with a target completion within the next 12 months
- Experience within a cost consultancy environment; contractor-side Quantity Surveyors looking to move into consultancy will also be considered
- Experience with measurement software
- Strong experience administering JCT contracts
- Experience within residential new-build and/or Industrial & Logistics projects
- Strong commercial and cost-planning experience
- Excellent attention to detail and technical proficiency
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- A creative and practical approach to problem solving
- The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative, team-focused approach
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Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented and diverse project delivery team, working on high-profile projects across some of the UK's most active development sectors.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and contractors, and develop your experience across the full project lifecycle in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Quantity Surveying
- MRICS or working towards APC
- Cost Consultancy experience
- Contractor-side QS experience considered
- JCT Contract administration
- Cost Planning
- Tendering & Procurement
- Cost Reporting
- Interim Valuations & Payments
- Change Management
- Measurement Software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Residential / Co-Living / PBSA experience
- Industrial & Logistics experience
- Strong commercial awareness
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Project management
- Strong communication and teamwork
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