• Quantity Surveyor
  
  Location: North West Of England
  
  Permanent
  
  Due to continuing growth a vacancy has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a consultancy background in the North West of England.
  
  The successful candidate will join a long established multi-disciplinary team and work alongside other quantity surveyors, project managers, surveyors, engineers and senior professionals.
  
  The workload will be varied and will cover both public & private sectors.
  
  Our strong pipeline of work is based upon repeat basis combined with new wins, with our strength being the support of our Health, Education, Commercial & Local Government clients.

Job Description:

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates


• Advising on procurement strategies


• Preparation of tender documents (based on schedule of works, bills of quantities and employer's requirements) and managing the tender process


• Input into value engineering


• Preparation of tender reports


• Compilation of contract documents


• Assessment and agreement of interim valuations


• Making cost checks and preparation of financial reports


• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes


• Negotiation and agreement of final accounts


• Cost-in-use studies

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years RICS APC experience


• Sound cost management experience in professional practice


• Excellent analytical skills and proficient in interrogating numerical and financial data


• Sound presentation, verbal, written and communication skills


• Personable and able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, in order to deliver a quality service and also maximise opportunities for repeat business


• Proficient in a wide range of IT skills including Microsoft Office packages (specifically Microsoft Excel and Project.


• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Essential Skills/Experience

At least 2 years experience, so if completing 3 year APC then as long as they've completed 2 years.

This is very much a Consultancy role not hard hat an hi viz so not from a building perspective.

Must have strong tender reporting experience and skills.

Must be happy to work direct with the client.