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Senior Quantity Surveyor

GCB Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The position is for a Senior Quantity Surveyor at a reputable Building Consultancy in Manchester.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in quantity surveying.
  • The role offers a basic salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000, with an overall package of £65,000 to £80,000 including bonuses and benefits.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and providing financial advice to clients.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a new challenge? Our clients, a fast-growing and reputable Building Consultancy, are looking to add to their team in the Manchester area.

This role offers long-term career growth, numerous benefits, and an opportunity to progress in a successful business

Working hours:

  • Full-time
  • Monday to Friday

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be offered:

  • Basic salary of £60,000 - £70,000
  • Bonus Structure
  • Car Allowance
  • Overall package of £65,000 - £80,000
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellbeing service

Key duties for the Quantity Surveyor role will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Prepare cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.
  • Monitor project spending and identify potential cost overruns.
  • Advise on cost-saving measures
  • Prepare and manage tender documents and contracts.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
  • Manage variations and claims
  • Provide financial advice to clients
  • Identify and assess potential risks to the project.
  • Develop risk management strategies and mitigation plan

Quantity Surveyor requirements:

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills: To accurately estimate costs and manage budgets.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, to effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of construction methods and processes, in order to effectively manage costs and contracts.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations to ensure compliance with building regulations and other legal requirements.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills, to identify and resolve issues that arise during the project.
  • IT skills, to use relevant software and databases. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.