Quantity Surveyor- Resi/Commercial - #1705677

About the company

An exciting opportunity has become available for an ambitious Senior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Residential and Commercial team in Birmingham. There are no specific requirements regarding prior experience, but candidates should be willing to work across various sectors. They should either have completed their APC or be on track to do so. The role requires a self-motivated individual with their own transport, who is willing to travel nationwide to sites and can work independently.

My client is a leading construction cost and property consultancy with over a century of experience. They offer project management, cost consultancy, building surveying, employer’s/tenant’s agent services, and CDM advice. They serve sectors like industrial, leisure, education, and healthcare and prioritises quality, adaptability, and tailored solutions to exceed client expectations. Their expert team ensures projects are delivered efficiently within budget and compliance.

About the role:

The role involves working as part of a team to provide specialist consultancy and commercial advice, as well as delivering new build and refurbishment projects when required. Day-to-day activities will include pre-contract estimating, cost planning, procurement, and tendering of projects, applying value management techniques, producing contract documents, liaising with the client and design team, and monitoring site progress. You will attend site meetings, manage the commercial aspects and programme of projects, and handle post-contract duties, including issuing variations, valuations, cost reporting, and ensuring compliance with client and statutory requirements. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for successfully agreeing Final Accounts and ensuring the timely completion of projects.

You may also be asked to assist with fund monitoring for residential and commercial projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate seeking to join a dynamic company and contribute to exciting, diverse projects across various sectors within a growing team.

About the requirements:

The ideal candidate will have the ambition and drive to deliver high-quality professional services, with excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels, as well as strong client-facing abilities. They should possess effective problem-solving skills and the capability to provide innovative solutions. A good team player, they should be able to work with minimal supervision, using their initiative and maintaining a flexible approach to work while managing their time and priorities effectively.

About the salary:

Candidates should hold a full driving licence and have access to their own vehicle and a willingness to travel for work. My client offers an individually focused and competitive package for the right candidate DOE; inclusive of Pension, Car allowance, 25 days holiday, Healthcare (after successful completion of probation period) Life Insurance and paid professional subscriptions.

To Apply

If you are a Consultancy based Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor of any level and seeking a new role, please contact Ilaria Ferrentino at Cityscape.

I will be in touch to discuss the role further once I have had a chance to review your details.