Experienced Quantity Surveyor - Shropshire

Cyril Orchard Group is a growing professional consultancy providing quantity surveying, building surveying and project management services across the built environment.

We are a small, experienced team delivering work across a range of sectors, with a strong focus on professional standards, quality and long-term client relationships.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in our Shropshire office to take responsibility for the delivery of cost consultancy services across a varied portfolio of projects.

This is a hands-on position for someone who can manage projects with a good level of independence, provide confident commercial advice and build strong client relationships. You will work as part of a small, experienced team, with access to senior support where required.

• A varied workload with genuine responsibility for project delivery
• Direct client contact and involvement throughout the full project lifecycle
• A supportive, close-knit and experienced team
• Opportunities to broaden your experience across Quantity Surveying, project management and related consultancy services
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary dependent upon experience

• Preparing cost plans, estimates, reports and tender documentation
• Managing procurement and tender processes from initial enquiry through to recommendation
• Providing contract administration and post-contract cost management services
• Preparing valuations, cost reports, variation assessments and final accounts
• Acting as the day-to-day client contact and coordinating with project teams
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, scope changes and emerging cost issues

• Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a consultancy or contractor environment
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver core pre-contract and post-contract Quantity Surveying services
• Sound working knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and cost management
• Strong written, numerical, organisational and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, use professional judgement and work independently
• A relevant Quantity Surveying qualification; chartered status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous

We support ongoing CPD and progression towards Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership where relevant. This vacancy is intended for an experienced Quantity Surveyor and is not a graduate or trainee position.