Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Quantity Surveyor is needed to join a Quantity Surveying practice in Reading. A successful Quantity Surveyor candidate will be part of a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team. The employer is seeking a Quantity Surveyor from a PQS background who has aspirations to become Chartered with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in the near future. This employer has a strong track record of promoting from within and a robust APC training programme.

Your employer will be an established and expanding Chartered Quantity Surveying & Project Management consultancy that works on a range of projects for multiple public and private sector clients across various sectors. Most projects are long-term client work, either negotiated or won as part of a services framework. You will be based in the Leicester office. The successful candidate will be willing to travel to sites across the UK as required, so a driving licence is required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take the lead on a range of construction projects and supervise the work of the assistants and apprentices in your team, helping them fulfil their potential.
• Act as the principal point of contact with the project client and the other consultants on the design team.
• Work independently and take responsibility for the successful delivery of QS / PM / EA services on all projects you and your team are working on.
• Actively look to take on additional responsibility and be able to stand in for the Associate or Senior QS when they are unavailable.
• Act as a Quantity Surveyor on traditional projects or Employer's Agent on Design and Build projects.
• Follow the company Quality Management System in the delivery of all services.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and develop effective time management strategies.
• Provide clients with an exceptional level of service.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in running own projects quantity surveying and/or project management for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
• Proficiency in measurement, ideally using CostX Measurement Software.
• Experience in running projects independently.
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Skilled negotiator.
• Driving licence and own car. Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related field.
• Working towards MRICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 3 years of starting at this company.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a Chartered Quantity Surveying/ Project Management practice that has an enviable pipeline of work with a loyal, established and expanding client base. They have a full order book of social housing, housing, student accommodation, healthcare, care home, industrial, religious, heritage/conservation and insurance-related work confirmed from repeat and new clients for a number of years to come. This leading employer values loyalty and consistency, and rewards their hard-working staff with generous salaries, bonuses, professional development and the payment of professional fees. They encourage and facilitate strong working and social relationships across the company. Full company overview details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary with regular performance and salary reviews
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with time served)
• In-house and external training and support

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position

Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Locations: London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK