Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne on a permanent basis.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll want to operate independently in your project role, taking ownership of contractual elements allocated to you.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of construction projects, providing cost control advice to design teams and clients, assuring informed decisions can be supported by accurate data. Typical projects valuations are from £1M - £80M.

This role is well suited to an individual who is excited by the prospect of growing this offering within the business. This position will allow and support the candidate to develop themselves, whilst developing cost consultancy services, with the prospect of shareholding opportunities to follow.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Provide timely advice to clients and project teams
• Preparation and analysis of budgets and cost plans
• Cost Management

Prepare, validate and agree interim valuations and final accounts

Prepare monthly reports

Complete savings reports for internal records

• Risk Management
• Estimating
• Contract Change Control
• Attending / leading Contract meetings
• Working with the SLT to grow this element of the business

About you

• Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with 5 years post-grad experience
• Ability to work on initiative with minimal supervision
• Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly JCT Form of Contract
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.

What we can offer you

• Discretionary performance based profit share
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with additional shutdown at Christmas and New Year)
• Contributory pension scheme
• RICS professional membership
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career though training and further qualification
• Hybrid working (Newcastle City Centre office location with home working and some travel to sites)