Role / department: Quantity Surveying / Cost Consultancy
Seniority: Senior Surveyor or Associate Director
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 (subject to experience)
This leading firm covers all aspects of cost consultancy services on projects and are retained by a wide range of clients across all sectors and work closely with all stakeholders and other team members to deliver best value on all projects, through a proactive and collaborative approach.
The cost consultancy service is underpinned by a comprehensive technical knowledge of construction and development processes, the application of established quantity surveying techniques, and strong team and leadership skills.
As a senior member of the team you will also work closely when required with Building Consultancy, Investment, Agency and Property Management teams, enabling us to provide our clients with the latest market knowledge.
Key responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for providing advice on a wide range of project types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the business.
- Developing and managing client relationships.
- Assisting the Director to manage the team in achieving target and growing the business line.
Skills and Experience:
- A proven track record in ensuring that business operational and financial targets are met.
- Strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions including preparation of approximate estimates of cost from initial feasibility through to pre-tender stage, cash flow forecasting, advising on procurement options, advising on value engineering opportunities, preparation of tender documents with/without quantities, advising on warranties, bonds etc., managing tender processes, tender analysis and reporting and preparing building contracts typically using standard or amended JCT and NEC forms; and all post-contract quantity surveying services including interim valuations, financial reporting, valuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.
- Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and associated documents, and of contract management/administration processes.
- Good attention to detail, with a strong numerical and written ability.
- Able to write clear, concise reports with well-argued conclusions & recommendations.
- Target driven and able to work at pace.
- You will be RICS qualified or similar.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Good knowledge of measurement software and use of on-line portals such as JCT, NBS and BCIS.
- Experience acting as Employer’s Agent on design and build projects would be an advantage.
What we can offer you:
- Market leading salary
- Car allowance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Mobile phone/Laptop
- Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Flexible benefits including Health Cash Plan, Cycle to work, Holiday purchase and retail discounts
- Season Ticket Loan
- Professional Subscription/fees
- Continuing professional development
- Flexible Working Policy
Further information on request.