WETHERBY
£37,000 - £45,000 per annum
Overview
Our client is a market leading consultancy with a great reputation for delivering construction, fit-out, and refurbishment schemes for the UK's leading clients within the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors.
They are currently seeking a passionate and ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial management team. You will be helping to deliver a variety of refurbishment and fit-out projects for some of the leading UK retail and hospitality brands. Projects ranging from £50k to £3m in value.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take on a varied, challenging role in a dynamic industry. If you are looking for a rewarding position where you can take ownership of your projects within a supportive, client-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
You will work with a variety of stakeholders, from clients and contractors to internal and external teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Flexibility, self-management, and strong communication skills are key, as the role requires regular site visits, chairing meetings, and providing clear cost reports. You will take ownership of your own projects, supported by administrative assistance, and will be expected to lead on tendering, budgeting, cost engineering, and final account management.
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
Manage tendering processes and work on negotiated contracts, typically under JCT or framework agreements.
Monitor project costs against budgets and timelines, identifying and reporting on cost overruns or delays.
Approve variations and final accounts with main contractors.
Regularly update clients on project costs, providing detailed cost reporting and cash flow summaries.
About you
Our client is looking for a graduate QS with 2 - 5 years' post qualification experience. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and capabilities of to manage their own projects with the support of the Senior Commercial team.
Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate:
A relevant degree (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Construction Management) or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the retail, hospitality, or student accommodation sectors.
Experience working with JCT, framework agreements, and other construction contracts.
Knowledge and experience of managing projects valued between £50k and £3m.
Excellent estimating, budgeting, and cost management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and contractors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, for cost analysis and reporting.
Rewards
Our client has been established for over 20 years and are a highly respected consultancy, who work with many of the UK's leading hospitality and hotel chains.
It is a great opportunity to work on some exciting projects within a thriving sector and be well rewarded for the work you undertake.
Our client is proud to offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages, which includes, good basic salary, generous travel expenses, 25 days annual leave, flexible hybrid working, etc, etc.
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Salary description
£37000.00 - £45000.00 per year