The Construction Index Ltd
Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
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Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Company
- TED Recruitment
Job Details
- Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 per annum + Pension, Bonus
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - South East
- Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Reference: DNP9603_1782990626
THE ROLE
My client, a small, growing firm of PQS, seeks a QUANTITY SURVEYOR who is either:
- Working towards taking the APC, or
- Recently chartered
to join them in Oxfordshire.
They work on a good range of projects, including:
- Offices
- High-end residential
- Schools
- Churches
- A small amount of healthcare projects
THE COMPANY
My client is a smallish, busy firm of PQS based in Oxfordshire.
THE CANDIDATE
- You will be a Quantity Surveyor currently working for a UK PQS firm.
- Eligible to be either:
- Working towards obtaining the APC, or
- Recently chartered with the RICS
- My client can offer good support to complete the APC or complete existing gaps.
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Required Experience:
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Strong experience in both pre- and post-contract work, including:
- Contract administration
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Ability to take ownership of live projects from start to completion (handover)
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Experience in:
- Developing cost plans
- Preparing tender documentation
- Conducting tender analysis
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Experience in managing contractor procurement and providing client recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Structured UK qualification in a relevant field (e.g., BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar)
- 2+ years of experience working in a PQS firm
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Skills & Attributes:
- Strong written and spoken communication to liaise across all levels of stakeholders
- Suits candidates who would prefer:
- Autonomy over handling their own projects (typically valued between £500K–£15M)
- Moving from a large firm of consultants
Additional Requirements:
- Valid UK driving licence
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- Potential for rapid promotion for the right candidate.
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