We are looking for a talented and ambitious Quantity Surveyor with consultancy experience who is dedicated to providing an excellent service to join our growing and successful cost and project management team in Manchester.
We are seeking applications from experienced Employer’s Agents and Quantity Surveyors who have a Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field, and ideally, are Chartered members of the RICS.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning professional services business, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Take the lead on a range of construction projects and supervise assistants and apprentices in your team, helping them fulfil their potential.
Act as the principal point of contact with the project client and other consultants on the design team.
Work independently and take responsibility for the successful delivery of Quantity Surveying and Project Management services on all projects.
Take on additional responsibility and be able to stand in for senior colleagues when they are unavailable.
Act as Employer’s Agent on Design and Build projects.
Follow the company’s Quality Management System in delivering all services.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and develop excellent time management strategies.
Provide clients with an exceptional level of service.
Undertake a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development each year.
The Team
The company is a property and construction consultancy that helps clients across the built environment maximise the value of their development projects, built assets, and construction businesses and funds.
They offer a wide range of services, including dispute management, quantity surveying, project management, fund monitoring, building surveying, and corporate services. Their team has extensive experience across sectors such as residential, education, affordable housing, industrial, office, retail, health, and leisure.
The company is committed to delivering results that delight clients, inspire employees, and support communities. They pride themselves on providing creative, straightforward advice and building long-lasting relationships with clients, alongside fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for employees.
The Person
Candidates should demonstrate the following attributes:
Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field.
Ideally a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within three years of joining.
Minimum of three years’ experience running projects in quantity surveying and/or project management within a private practice, construction company, or related organisation.
Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX software.
Experience in independently running projects.
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong negotiation skills.
Full driving licence and own car, with willingness to travel to sites across the UK.
The Benefits
With support, coaching and feedback from experienced colleagues, there are great opportunities for development and progression. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including performance-based bonuses.
In addition, a wide range of learning and development opportunities are available through internal learning platforms. The comprehensive rewards package includes flexible options for annual leave (including purchasing extra days), cycle-to-work scheme, critical illness cover, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, healthcare, season ticket loan, and more (depending on grade).
Employees also have access to retail discounts and a Community Online Academy offering free courses in fitness, coding, languages, and more.
If you're interested in hearing more - Please do apply today!