Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant
Location: Faversham, Kent
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum
Sector: Construction / Property / Consultancy
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible start times
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available
 
The Opportunity
Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to join their team, based from their Faversham office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
The successful candidate will provide commercial and cost-management services throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
 
The business offers a 37.5-hour working week, flexible start times and hybrid working, providing flexibility alongside excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
A relevant construction or surveying degree is essential for this position.
 
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant, you will provide cost and commercial advice across projects from initial feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and final account.
 
Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing Quantity Surveying and cost consultancy services across a range of projects.
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Providing cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing tender processes.
• Analysing contractor submissions and preparing tender reports.
• Supporting procurement and contractor appointments.
• Preparing valuations and assessing applications for payment.
• Managing variations and change control.
• Preparing regular cost reports and forecasts.
• Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Assessing and negotiating final accounts.
• Attending client, design team and project meetings.
• Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate project and commercial documentation.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

About You
We are looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant who is confident working within a consultancy environment and keen to continue developing their career.
 
You will ideally have:

• A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline - essential.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
• Experience working within a construction consultancy would be highly advantageous.
• A good understanding of pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
• Experience with cost planning, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and numerical skills.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and consultants.
• The ability to manage your own workload and multiple project priorities.
• A proactive and professional approach to your work.

What''s on Offer?

• Salary between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working available.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible start times.
• Faversham-based position within an established construction consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
• Opportunity to work directly with clients and experienced construction professionals.
• Continued professional and career development.
• Long-term progression within the business.

Interested?
If you''re an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant with a relevant degree and are looking for your next opportunity within an established construction consultancy, Hill McGlynn would like to hear from you.
For further information about the role, company and project portfolio, please apply today and a member of the Hill McGlynn team will be in touch.

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