Quantity Surveyor

We have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. You will become part of our dynamic and collaborative team working together to achieve team success and be encouraged and supported to progress your career within the Winchester office cost management discipline.As a discipline we deliver significant projects ranging from £1m to over £60m across a wide variety of sectors, namely Education, Residential, specifically PBSA's, however this opportunity will see immediate involvement with a long standing Local Government Client and Charity Client.What you need to do to be effective in this roleAssist on all aspects of cost management from inception to completionAssist on large scale and/or multiple projects with key clientsContribute to business development activitiesSupporting Clients and other stakeholders in their decision making;Working with digital tools for quantitative outtake and cost estimating;Produce high level feasibility studies, cost estimates, cost plans throughout all stages of the design stageEvaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals to maintain project budgetsPrepare and issue tender documentsManage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routesAdvise on building contract termsAttend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of projectsProvide robust post contract cost control measures, establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlementsBuild and maintain trusted relationships with clients and consultantsMaintain the highest standards of professional competenceThe skills and experience you need to have for this roleRelevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course.Working towards MRICS preferred but not essential;Experience as a Quantity SurveyorUnderstanding of construction methodologies and building elementsInterest in digitisation, AI, BIM, Proficient using CostXArticulate, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationshipsCommercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills.Sound knowledge of JCT & NEC Suite of Contracts;Critical thinking; be able to analyse project costs, contracts, and risks objectively to make informed decisions.Keep up with changes in construction laws, new software, and cost estimation techniquesAdaptability; able to adjust to changes in project scope, economic conditions, or new client requirements;Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility;Ability to lead a team work to tight deadlines, staying organised, and managing workload efficientlyTPBN1_UKTJ