Quantity Surveyor - Client Side

Client-Side Quantity Surveyor

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Client-Side Quantity Surveyor to join a property and construction team based in Carlisle.

The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of the construction industry and will be responsible for providing commercial and cost management expertise across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.

This is a client-side position, making it ideal for a QS who enjoys working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide client-side quantity surveying and commercial management across construction projects.

* Manage project costs from initial budgets and feasibility through to final account.

* Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and financial forecasts.

* Review tenders, quotations and contractor submissions.

* Procure and manage contractors and consultants.

* Assess valuations, variations and applications for payment.

* Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks.

* Manage final accounts and ensure costs are accurately reconciled.

* Review construction contracts, specifications and project documentation.

* Attend project and contractor meetings.

* Provide commercial advice to internal stakeholders and project teams.

* Monitor project progress against programme and budget.

* Ensure appropriate cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

* Work across a variety of construction, refurbishment and property projects.

Experience & Requirements

* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with client-side experience.

* Broad all-round construction knowledge across different project types.

* Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement and contracts.

* Experience managing budgets, valuations, variations and final accounts.

* Confident dealing with contractors, consultants and senior stakeholders.

* Strong commercial and analytical skills.

* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

* Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.

* MRICS or working towards chartership would be advantageous but not essential.

* Based within a commutable distance of Carlisle or willing to relocate.

Package

* Competitive salary depending on experience

* Permanent position

* Pension

* Annual leave

* Company benefits

* Long-term career development opportunities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed