Quantity Surveyor​/Senior QS

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS
Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyor

Preston + Hybrid working

Full-time/ Permanent

Our clients are a well established consultancy who are enjoying a strong period of growth in the North-West, creating the opportunity for an Intermediate and a Senior QS to join the team working from the Preston office.

Suitable applicants will have experience at QS/Senior QS level, however we will consider an experienced Assistant QS looking for the next step in their career into QS. Previous experience of working for a consultancy and delivering commercial & real estate projects are required. Preferably applicants will also have experience delivering Employers Agent duties to clients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

* Comply with internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;

* Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;

* Lead/ involved on commissions, taking responsibility for all aspects of service delivery;

* Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;

* Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets, and the appropriate quality standards;

* Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;

* Contract and dispute advice;

* Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;

Salary and Benefits

* Basic salary - £40-50k (QS), £50-60k+ (SQS)

* Hybrid working

* Excellent benefits package

Qualifications/Skills required

* Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

* Proven experience in a QS/ Senior Quantity Surveyor role, particularly within the commercial build/ real estate sector

* Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures

* High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

* Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail

* Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines

* Ambitious, driven and a strong communicator are all traits we look for in our teams