Senior Quantity Surveyor - 1790883 (Manchester, GBR)

We are working with a highly reputable construction consultancy in Stockport who are seeking a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor with a significant track record in the Building/Property Sectors.

You will be working in a high performing team on a wide portfolio of work covering a restaurant chain, multiple retail projects, hotels, industrial warehouses, private residential and commercial offices.

What you will do:

· Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. Applying the value management techniques at the outset of a project.

· Managing, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.

· Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

· Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.

· Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.

· Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.

· Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

What you will need:

· Previous experience in a cost consultancy practice in a similar role.

· 5 + year's post-grad experience.

· Previous experience working in retail / commercial / residential / industrial

· Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.

· Previous experience of managing people and risk management.

· Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration

· Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.

· Strong understanding of industry best practice.

Qualifications:

· You have a degree qualification in a relevant discipline in construction.

· A member of a professional body institute such as RICS.

· You have experience in contract administration and using various forms of contract, in particular, JCT will be preferable.

· You have experience in managing complex projects with clients and thrive on delivering positive outcomes. You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team. You will have experience in delivering projects in a consultancy environment.

In return?

· Competitive salary & car

· Opportunities to travel

· Flexible working dynamic

· Healthcare Packages

· Company pension scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Paid membership fees for relevant professional bodies

· Annual salary review

· Quarterly team's socials