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We have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. You will become part of our dynamic and collaborative team working together to achieve team success and be encouraged and supported to progress your career within the Winchester office cost management discipline. As a discipline we deliver significant projects ranging from £1m to over £60m across a wide variety of sectors, namely Education, Residential (PBSA’s). This opportunity will see immediate involvement with a long standing Local Government Client and Charity Client.
Responsibilities
* Assist on all aspects of cost management from inception to completion
* Assist on large scale and/or multiple projects with key clients
* Contribute to business development activities
* Support Clients and other stakeholders in their decision making
* Work with digital tools for quantitative outtake and cost estimating
* Produce high level feasibility studies, cost estimates, cost plans throughout all stages of the design stage with competence in producing BOQ’s
* Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals to maintain project budgets
* Prepare and issue tender documents
* Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routes
* Advise on building contract terms
* Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor the status of projects
* Provide robust post contract cost control measures, establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and consultants
* Maintain the highest standards of professional competence
Qualifications and skills
* Relevant degree in quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course
* Working towards MRICS preferred but not essential
* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor
* Understanding of construction methodologies and building elements
* Interest in digitisation, AI, BIM; proficient using CostX
* Articulate with strong client relationship skills
* Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills
* Sound knowledge of JCT & NEC Suite of Contracts
* Critical thinking to analyse project costs, contracts, and risks
* Keep up with changes in construction laws, new software, and cost estimation techniques
* Adaptable and able to adjust to changes in project scope, economic conditions, or client requirements
* Self-motivated with willingness to take responsibility
* Ability to lead a team and work to tight deadlines
We are looking for
* An energetic and diligent individual who delivers service excellence and adds value
* A team player with an engaging personality and commitment to excellence
Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom
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