Quantity Surveyor - Central London (Bank)
The Client: A long-established property and construction consultancy working nationally to deliver increased value across all asset classes.
Operating from seven offices across the country, this client is renowned for independence and technical excellence in Building Surveying, Cost Management, Project Management, and Independent Monitoring.
Their chartered consultants work within the Private and Public sectors of the built environment. Since 1967 they have worked with investors, developers, lenders, landlords and occupiers to enhance the performance and value of their assets throughout the property cycle
The Role: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting the business in the next stage of growth working with and supporting the National Cost Management Team. The role involves delivering high quality core services and contributing to the overall team success.
You will work closely with cross functional teams, stakeholders, and management to drive success & achieve organisational objectives, contributing to the development of the business.
It is not expected that you will be expert in all areas and training and support will be given to develop.
Key Responsibilities:
To deliver cost planning and cost management services in relation to construction projects and in support of the wider building consultancy team
To help deliver and support the growth of the cost consultancy service line and expand the existing offer to key commercial investor clients within office, retail, residential, leisure, industrial and commercial office portfolios
Pre and post contract stages including feasibility studies, cost planning, reporting on tenders and agreeing final accounts
Work to support the growth and expansion of cost consultancy services at the company
Sound knowledge of building contracts including JCT
Cost consultancy experience in the commercial, residential and leisure sector. Ability to demonstrate experience of good client relationship management
Proven track record of delivering end to end commercial cost consultancy. Strong experience of working on project values ranging from £1M to £30M. Experience of using a variety of forms of contract
Deliver services with autonomy and engender confidence in clients. Diligent in experience with complex projects
Commercially focussed: Develop client relationships so you become a key point of contact & willing to attend events/seminars
Office Location: Central London (Bank)
Head Count: 140+
Project Sectors: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Offices, Retail & Leisure
Requirements for the Quantity Surveyor:
2+ years’ experience with a UK based property / construction consultancy (ideally)
Chartered or ambition to become qualified (MRICS)
JCT Contract Administration
Experience in one of their listed sectors (ideally)
A strategic thinker with commitment to maintaining high standards of practice
Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team
Self-reliant but willing to learn and develop
What can they offer you?
Highly competitive basic salary (Negotiable DOE)
Flexible/remote working (3 days in the office)
Private medical insurance
Discretionary bonus
Car allowance £2k - £3k
Extra company holiday day to take in December (separate from Christmas office closure)
Monthly socials
Fully funded training and development where appropriate
Laptop / phone
Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Callum Dugdale – callum@prosper-consulting.org.uk