Quantity Surveyor

The Role

You will work closely with other TT regional offices, forging strong working relationships internally and externally with our clients, becoming part of their integrated project teams. You ’ ll be involved in a large portfolio of exciting development opportunities ranging from private to public sector, small scale to in excess of £ 100m, from feasibility and assessment stage through to completion.

You will have the opportunity to work autonomously and as part of a wider thriving team, enhancing your existing skill set and ensuring your role and responsibilities remain diverse.

• Development of cost plans for complex projects utilising Cost X estimating software
• Advising clients / design teams on the cost implications of alternative design options
• Monthly reporting on cost movement to the Client
• Engagement in Value Engineering and risk workshops and providing strategic cost advice to both
• Advising on and supporting procurement of contractors
• Negotiate with contractors on behalf of our clients
• Delivering the full range of construction stage contract administration and cost management services
• Building relationships with Clients and other key stakeholders

• Full membership of a recognised professional body or working towards full membership (eg RICS)
• Have sound knowledge and proven experience in guiding and developing quantity surveying and employer's agent best practice and innovation
• Able to deliver a contemporary quantity surveying and employer's agent service focused on client satisfaction and a thorough understanding of construction contracts
• Able to provide an efficient, collaborative, well governed service using modern management techniques to deliver our projects successfully
• Experience working independently on projects with a demonstrable track record of a high standard of technical delivery
• Looking to develop internal and external management skills
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build strong working relationships at all levels
• A strategic thinker, able to convey ideas both verbally and in report form to clients, external stakeholders and the design team
• Able to adapt strategies in line with changing priorities
• Have SC clearance or be able to obtain clearance

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance.