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Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 per annum
Sector: Construction / Property / Consultancy
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available
The Opportunity
Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established construction consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant to join their team, based from their Maidstone office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Consultant looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
The successful candidate will provide commercial and cost-management services throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
The business offers a 37.5-hour working week, flexible start times and hybrid working, providing flexibility alongside excellent opportunities for continued professional development. A relevant construction or surveying degree is essential for this position.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant, you will provide cost and commercial advice across projects from initial feasibility and pre-construction through to completion and final account.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Providing Quantity Surveying and cost consultancy services across a range of projects.
- Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
- Providing cost advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Preparing tender documentation and managing tender processes.
- Analysing contractor submissions and preparing tender reports.
- Supporting procurement and contractor appointments.
- Preparing valuations and assessing applications for payment.
- Managing variations and change control.
- Preparing regular cost reports and forecasts.
- Monitoring project expenditure against agreed budgets.
- Assessing and negotiating final accounts.
- Attending client, design team and project meetings.
- Working closely with architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
- Maintaining accurate project and commercial documentation.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant who is confident working within a consultancy environment and keen to continue developing their career.
You Will Ideally Have
- A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline – essential.
- Previous Quantity Surveying or Cost Consultancy experience.
- Experience working within a construction consultancy would be highly advantageous.
- A good understanding of pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
- Experience with cost planning, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Strong commercial and numerical skills.
- Good knowledge of construction contracts and procurement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail.
- The confidence to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and consultants.
- The ability to manage your own workload and multiple project priorities.
- A proactive and professional approach to your work.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary between £40,000 and £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working available.
- Maidstone -based position within an established construction consultancy.
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of construction and property projects.
- Opportunity to work directly with clients and experienced construction professionals.
- Continued professional and career development.
- Long-term progression within the business.
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