Quantity Surveyor & Senior QS

Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyor

Preston

Full-time/ Permanent

Our clients are a well established consultancy who are enjoying a strong period of growth in the North-West, creating the opportunity for an Intermediate and a Senior QS to join the team working from the Preston office with hybrid working options.

Suitable applicants will have experience at QS/Senior QS level, however we will consider an experienced Assistant QS looking for the next step in their career into QS. Previous experience of working for a consultancy and delivering commercial & real estate projects are required. Preferably applicants will also have experience delivering Employers Agent duties to clients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;
• Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
• Lead/ involved on commissions, taking responsibility for all aspects of service delivery;
• Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
• Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets, and the appropriate quality standards;
• Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
• Contract and dispute advice;
• Employer's Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary - £40-50k (QS), £50-60k+ (SQS)
• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package

Qualifications/Skills required

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a QS/ Senior Quantity Surveyor role, particularly within the commercial build/ real estate sector
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures
• High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines
• Ambitious, driven and a strong communicator are all traits we look for in our teams!