Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyor
Sunderland
Full-time/ Permanent
Our clients are a well established consultancy who are enjoying a strong period of growth in the North-East, creating the opportunity for an Intermediate and a Senior QS to join the team working from the Sunderland office with hybrid working.
Suitable applicants will have experience at QS/Senior QS level, however we will consider an experienced Assistant QS looking for the next step in their career into QS. Previous experience of working for a consultancy and delivering commercial & real estate projects are required. Preferably applicants will also have experience delivering Employers Agent duties to clients.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Comply with internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;
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Undertake all aspects of financial management of projects;
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Lead/ involved on commissions, taking responsibility for all aspects of service delivery;
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Preparation of appointments and contracts for commissions;
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Ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets, and the appropriate quality standards;
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Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
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Contract and dispute advice;
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Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator services including issuing of appropriate project certification;
Salary and Benefits
Basic salary - £45k (QS), £45-55k+ (SQS) - may have some flexibility
Hybrid working
Excellent benefits package
Qualifications/Skills required
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Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
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Proven experience in a QS/ Senior Quantity Surveyor role, particularly within the commercial build/ real estate sector
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Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, and commercial procedures
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High level of IT literacy including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
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Strong analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet strict deadlines
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Ambitious, driven and a strong communicator are all traits we look for in our teams