Quantity Surveyor - Senior QS

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed