Overview
Q Two Consulting are currently looking for a competent Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The role will be based in our Hursley (Winchester) office.
We are open to approaches from individuals with varying levels of experience, our key requirement is finding someone who we believe has the right attitude and will be a good fit for the team. The ideal candidate will be an individual who is a chartered member of either the RICS or APM (or working towards this) and is capable of running their own projects.
The attitude required:
· Ambitious
· Competent
· Diligent
· Hard working
· Self-Motivated
· Proactive
· Personable
· Sociable
The role will be full time (8:30am-5pm).
About Q Two:
Q Two Consulting is a privately owned quantity surveying and project management consultancy established in 2019.
As a business we offer a combination of quantity surveying, project management, project monitoring and dispute resolution services.
We currently work across a range of sectors across the UK including; residential, commercial, defence, industrial and marine.
Our philosophy is to provide a personal, flexible, and high-quality service with every project we deliver, forming long term relationships with our clients and consultant teams. This is reflected in the approach our staff take and will be an essential requirement for any new team member.
Duties
* Oversee all facets of cost management from project inception through to completion
* Manage multiple projects for key clients, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction
* Contribute to business planning initiatives and support senior leadership in securing repeat and new business opportunities
* Provide strategic support to clients and stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making
* Develop high-level feasibility studies, cost estimates, and cost plans across all design stages
* Assess building design costs and alternative proposals to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints
* Prepare comprehensive tender documentation and manage the tendering process
* Analyse tender submissions, provide procurement advice, and deliver clear recommendations to clients
* Offer expert guidance on building contract terms and conditions
* Participate in project meetings, produce financial reports, and monitor project financial status
* Implement rigorous post-contract cost control, assess variations, and negotiate final account settlements
* Foster and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and project consultants
* Uphold the highest standards of professional integrity and technical competence
* Providing a timely service delivery with all client commissions
* Providing support to the wider Q Two team
* Participating in business networking events including those sponsored by Q Two
Skills required:
* Strong understanding of cost control principles and practices.
* Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Proficient in using quantity surveying software and tools.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with various stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. If you possess the necessary skills and are passionate about delivering exceptional results in quantity surveying, we encourage you to apply.
* Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
Qualifications and Experience required:
* GCSE's or equivalent; minimum A to C in English and maths.
* BSc in quantity surveying/ project management or equivalent preferred but not essential
* Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors preferable but not essential
* A minimum of three years' technical experience gained within either a consultancy or contracting capacity
* Pre- and post-contract experience
* Wide ranging sector experience covering the high-end/ prime residential and office fit out sectors, warehousing and defence, preferrable
* Experience of different procurement routes
* Experience of working with various forms of JCT Contract
* Experience of working with NEC Contracts is preferable but not essential
The Package:
Whilst the financial package is guaranteed to be competitive, the successful candidate will be offered a package suitable to their experience and level of ability.
However, all members of staff can expect the following:
* Pension
* Private Health Insurance
* Flexible working
* 25 days' holiday excluding bank holidays
* Professional membership subscriptions paid (1 nr)
* Discretionary performance bonus
* Car allowance
* A relaxed but professional working environment
We require candidates with the right to work in the UK. We are sadly not currently in a position to be sponsoring visa applications.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Work Location: In person