Quantity Surveyor

If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career, we need someone to join our team in the Winchester office. As a discipline we deliver significant projects ranging from £1m to £100m across a wide variety of sectors, namely Education, Defence, Health and Residential What you need to do to be effective in this role Assist on all aspects of cost management from inception to completion.

Assist on large scale and/or multiple projects with key clients. Contribute to business development activities. Supporting Clients and other stakeholders in their decision making. Working with digital tools for quantitative outtake and cost estimating. Produce high level feasibility studies, cost estimates, cost plans throughout all stages of the design stage. Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals to maintain project budgets.

Prepare and issue tender documents. Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routes. Advise on building contract terms. Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of projects. Provide robust post contract cost control measures, establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and consultants. Maintain the highest standards of professional competence. The skills and experience you need to have for this role Relevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course. Working towards MRICS preferred but not essential. Understanding of construction methodologies and building elements. Interest in digitisation, AI, BIM, Proficient using CostX or equivalent.

Articulate, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships. Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills. Sound knowledge of JCT & NEC Suite of Contracts. Previous or current security clearance would be advantageous. Critical thinking; be able to analyse project costs, contracts, and risks objectively to make informed decisions. Keep up with changes in construction laws, new software, and cost estimation techniques.

Adaptability; able to adjust to changes in project scope, economic conditions, or new client requirements. Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility. Ability to work in a team to tight deadlines, staying organised, and managing workload efficiently.