Quantity Surveyor

Salary: Up to£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Office-based in Hinckley (in person)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shift, no weekends

About the role

Focusing primarily on residential developments in and around the UK, as a Quantity Surveyor you will be tasked with analysing existing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans, preparing Bills of Quantities and Cost Plans, and negotiating with various contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with clients and site managers.

To be successful as a Quantity Surveyor, you should have a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. Outstanding Quantity Surveyors are not only great at analysing costs, but they also know how to read people and tailor their negotiation strategies to ensure the best possible outcome.

Your responsibilities

• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements
• Analysing existing budgets and identifying improvements
• Preparing Bills of Quantities and Cost Plans
• Inspecting maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts, to ensure the best deals
• Negotiating with contractors, subcontractors and vendors
• Liaising with Site Managers, Clients, Contractors and Subcontractors
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments and other documents
• Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies
• Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Management or similar (preferred)
• 5 years' surveying experience (preferred)
• Construction estimating or finance experience is advantageous
• Sound knowledge of construction
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, plan and strategise
• Great networking abilities
• A valid UK driving licence

What we can offer you

• Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Friendly but professional working environment
• Office based in the idyllic market town of Hinckley
• Casual dress
• Sick pay

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Quantitative analysis: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person