Sunderland | Hybrid Working | £36,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
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An established and growing construction consultancy is looking to appoint two Consultant Quantity Surveyors and one Senior Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join its Sunderland office.
With a strong pipeline of secured work across the North East, this is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, education, residential, commercial, leisure, infrastructure and public sector developments.
You'll have the opportunity to see projects through from inception to completion, working closely with clients and project teams while developing your technical and commercial expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Projects
Current commissions include:
Healthcare projects ranging from GP surgery refurbishments and extensions through to major hospital developments
Higher education projects for leading universities
Commercial office and mixed-use developments
New-build residential developments
Local authority regeneration, infrastructure and public realm schemes
Leisure and community projectsProjects are primarily located throughout the North East, with occasional opportunities to support wider regional projects where specialist expertise is required.
The Opportunities
Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000
This position would suit a Quantity Surveyor with consultancy, client-side or contractor experience looking to build their career within a professional consultancy environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Cost planning and estimating
Procurement and tender management
Contract administration
Interim valuations and final accounts
Employer's Agent services
Contract and commercial advice
Client and stakeholder management
Site inspections and project handovers
Supporting project delivery from inception through to completion
Senior Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000
This role would suit an experienced consultant with a strong background delivering Quantity Surveying services across sectors such as education, healthcare, leisure, commercial or public sector projects.
Candidates are likely to have gained experience within a consultancy environment and may have worked for organisations such as Turner & Townsend, Atkins/Faithful+Gould, Gleeds, Ridge, Pick Everard or similar.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading commissions and managing project delivery
Providing strategic cost and commercial advice
Procurement and contract management
Employer's Agent and Contract Administrator duties
Managing client relationships
Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Supporting business development activities where appropriate
Delivering projects to cost, programme and quality objectives
About You
Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
Ideally 2-5 years' experience
Strong commercial awareness
Experience of pre and/or post-contract services
Ambitious and keen to progress professionally
Excellent communication skills
Senior Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
Ideally 5+ years' consultancy experience
Strong pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying expertise
Excellent knowledge of procurement routes and contracts
Experience managing projects independently
Strong client-facing capabilities
MRICS desirable but not essential
What's on Offer?
Work-Life Balance
Hybrid working
Only 2 days per week required in the office
Summer Fridays during July and August
Duvet Days initiative
Flexible benefits package
27 days annual leave
Birthday leave
Bank holidays
Option to buy additional holiday
Financial Benefits
Competitive salary
5% matched pension contribution
Professional membership fees paid
Life assurance (4x salary)
£12.50 monthly mobile phone allowance
45p per mile business mileage reimbursement
Career Development
Structured APC support programme
Proven training and development pathway
Exposure to projects from start to finish
Mentoring from experienced professionals
Clear opportunities for progression
Supportive and collaborative culture
Location
Based from the Sunderland office, with project work primarily across the North East region.
Important Information
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for these positions, therefore candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please get in touch today.
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year