Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Location: On-site (Leicester or Newton Abbot)
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity for an ambitious and financially minded Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant with a strong eye for quality to work on bespoke residential projects, including property adaptations, refurbishments, and new-build developments typically ranging from £30,000 to £2 million. Projects are highly individual and tailored, requiring a practical, problem-solving approach and close collaboration with clients and design teams.
Key Attributes
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Practical and solutions-focused mindset
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Confident, professional communicator with the ability to engage effectively with clients and design teams
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Understanding of bespoke residential construction
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Comfortable working independently and within a wider team
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Well organised with the ability to manage own workload
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Experience working with vulnerable or specialist client groups is advantageous but not essential
Key Responsibilities
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Produce indicative construction cost estimates at key design stages
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Assist in preparation of tender documentation
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Prepare tender analysis and tender reports
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Carry out site valuations and progress assessments
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Work collaboratively with Architects during the contract administration phase
Experience & Skills
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Previous experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy
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AutoCAD experience (minimum 3 years required)
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Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
Benefits
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Bonus scheme
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Performance-related bonus
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Additional leave entitlement
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Company events
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On-site parking
Working Pattern
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8-hour working day
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Monday to Friday
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No weekend working
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Agile / flexible working policy
Additional Requirements
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Ability to reliably commute or relocate prior to start
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Willingness to undergo DBS check
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Full UK Driving Licence required