About the Company
This organisation are a forward-thinking Building Consultancy business with ambitious plans for growth. Their progressive and innovative nature allows their team members to work flexibly and from home (if desired) effectively with cloud-based systems. You will be joining an experienced and professional but relaxed working environment.
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They provide a turnkey building surveying and consultancy solution for commercial, retail, industrial, and residential property stakeholders. Their services include building surveys, project monitoring, and project and cost management. In addition, they also provide expert consultancy for dilapidations, party wall matters, and contract administration.
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They know sometimes life can be unpredictable. That's why they have an Employee Assistance Programme in place which is a 24/7 confidential support service for both you and your immediate family. They want to help you give your best in life, and the team are always there for you whenever you need them.
Job Description
This multi disciplinary consultancy are looking to appoint a Senior or Associate level Quantity Surveyor to work on various developer led new build & refurbishment projects as well as client occupied projects across the built environment. Sectors include student accommodation, residential, warehousing, retail & commercial.
This organisation has a ‘Freedom Working’ policy in place whereby employees manage their own workloads, clients, fees & invoicing and where you want to work (allowing for at least one office day per week). This freedom will allow you to manage your clients and projects in your own style of working with colleagues on hand to help and provide advice when needed.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects
Preparing feasibility studies/development appraisals & cost plans
Analyse costs for maintenance and additional building needs
Preparation of tender documents (including schedule of works & BOQ’s)
Procurement of main contractors and sub contractors
Review architectural plans and prepare quantity needs
Prepare contracts and documents
Contract Administration (predominately JCT & Construction Management)
Set budgets for payments, inventory needs, and materials
Working alongside their Project Management team
Fund monitoring
Requirements
MRICS qualified Quantity Surveyor desirable but not essential
PQS experience
Experience in providing fund monitoring services would be beneficial but not essential
Detailed commercial and contractual knowledge
Comfortable preparing reports with excellent client presentation skills
Excellent risk management and analytical skills.