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Senior Quantity Surveyor
April 13, 2023 | Comments Off on Senior Quantity Surveyor
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR CORNWALL Stafford Lawrence is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Senior Cost Consultant on behalf of our client, for a full-time permanent job vacancy based with our client in Truro Cornwall. This client is a leading award-winning Multidisciplinary consultancy with exceptional links in the Cornwall area and across the South West. They also have offices across the UK and Europe. We are keen to hear from Senior Quantity Surveyors or Senior Cost Consultants who are located in the Truro, Cornwall area. We are also keen to hear from those who wish to relocate to Cornwall from another area in the United Kingdom. Assistance with relocation can also be provided. The role requires experience in Buildings Projects, such as Healthcare (preferred), Education, Commercial, and / Or Residential. Our client will also consider candidates with Infrastructure and Civils experience as they also have a number of other projects in this sector. This is an excellent company to work for. They have a strong Corporate Social responsibility and they are very proud of this. This client regularly lets its staff take time to involve themselves in local Community and charitable projects. JOB DESCRIPTION You will be working alongside the Associate Director and Director for Cost in the South West Region, based from our clients offices in Truro in Cornwall In addition, you will be working on your own projects with minor supervision. We are seeking an individual who would be keen to build and grow a team of Quantity Surveyors in the area in the future. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is currently a Quantity Surveyor and wishes to move to a Senior Quantity Surveyor role to utilise their management skills. Ideally, you will have experience of managing and mentoring less senior members of a team. You will be working on Healthcare Frameworks projects in the South West, Cornwall area as well as Commercial, Mixed-Use and High-End Residential Projects. In addition, You will utilise your experience as a Quantity Surveyor or cost consultant to oversee projects for the client, ensuring that they are completed to budget and on time. Requirements for the Senior Cost Consultant Cornwall Job Vacancy Ideally, candidates will hold a Degree Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or another construction-related degree subject. Preference for a RICS accredited degree qualification in order to obtain Chartered Status if required. Circa 5-8 years of experience as a quantity surveyor or cost consultant, with a Cost Consultancy organisation Strong Cost Planning and Cost Management experience and the ability to manage projects from inception to completion. In addition, strong client liaison skills and the ability to advise and oversee contractors on behalf of your clients. In addition, Full training and assistance with APC, to attain chartered MRICS status can be provided if you do not have this already. Experience with a PQS Consultancy would be preferred, although our client will consider candidates from contracting or a cost engineering background. Ideally you will have some experience of Mixed Use, Residential, Commercial or Infrastructure projects. SALARY & BENEFITS This is a full-time permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy. We are not seeking freelance candidates for this vacancy. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor can expect a basic salary of £40-55,000 per annum In addition to a great basic this client provides an excellent benefits package Laptop, mobile phone Mileage allowance/ Access to a Pool car / Or Car Allowance In addition, one paid Professional Fee In addition 33 days of holiday ( 25 plus 8 bank holidays) plus Birthday Pension Provision and life cover In addition, Travel Expenses and use of a company car. Training and Career development paid for by the company This client offer other additional benefits Plus some work from Home days 2/3 home/office Training and development Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Cover Sports and Social events Assistance with relocation N.B Assistance with relocation can be provided in some cases - This could be in the form of rental accommodation for the probation period or an allowance