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Quantity Surveyor

September 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor

Are you looking for your next role as a Quantity Surveyor but want to do something different and exciting? Have you ever considered taking you skills as a Quantity Surveyor and applying them client-side?


Life with our client, a leading national hospitality group, is fast-paced and energetic, they work alongside major UK Brands (such as Starbucks, KFC, Subway, and many more) over a nationwide network of sites.
They're looking for a Quantity Surveyor in a remote working role to play a key role in their forward growth plans over the next 5-10 years and beyond.


What will your role look like?
As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Development team, reporting to the Head of Pre-construction. You will be involved with negotiating, setting up, and managing main contract and subcontract packages for their diverse range of construction projects.
You will be responsible for:

  • Cost planning and feasibility work
  • Analysing tenders and appointing contractors
  • Handling contractors re-measurement, interim and final account payments
  • Production and administration of contracts.
  • Pre and post-tender meetings, reviewing tender inquiries, including bills of quantities, estimating, and tendering on commercial and industrial projects, and preparing tender and contract documents.
  • Assessment and negotiation of variations and claims
  • Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Liaising with Site Managers on Financial matters relating to contracts, performing risk, value management, and cost control.
  • Certifying progress claims and payments to contractors against work completed.
  • Analyse potential / actual outcomes and produce details progress reports.
  • Maintain procurement files and purchase agreements to an auditable standard.
  • Design coordination to manage outturn costs.

About you
Ideally, you will have:

  • Proven record of medium and large-scale construction projects, preferably in large retail, hospitality, or leisure industry.
  • Knowledge of the JCT form of contract and requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to attend /lead in senior meetings/ negotiate contracts and present back to board/key stakeholders.
  • Capable of working in a fast paced environment and ability to adapt to change.
  • IT literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and ideally, Development Appraisals.
  • Ability to work to and meet deadlines
  • Experience of negotiating and influencing effectively
  • Knowledge and experience of contracts Management.

If the above hasn't convinced you, maybe this will wet your appetite?

  • Remote based anywhere in the UK (ideally within central column of the UK - close to M6 M1 corridor)
  • Company Car Scheme (including EV options), or equivalent car allowance
  • 25 days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) - entitlement increases with service
  • Pension Scheme
  • Employee discounts
  • Company discounts across many retailers
  • Career progression and brilliant training programmes
  • Free onsite parking

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