Quantity Surveyor - Herritage Conservation Projects 

£40,000 - £50,000

Permanent

Manchester

About the role

My client has an exciting opportunity for an eager Quantity Surveyor. They are about to start £(phone number removed) project covering the following projects

Demolition and rebuild of an indoor shopping centre

The refurbishment of a luxury Hotel

New build and renovation of residential, commercial, office and hospitality spaces

The refurbishment of Heritage sites.

This is a 7-to-10-year projects, for this reason they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who want’s longevity and growth within a role, with working as part of a team of other Quantity Surveyors they are looking for a supportive team player

Job Description

• Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility
• Calculating material quantities and costs, labour costs and an achievable project timeframe
• Negotiating labour contracts and schedules
• Advising clients and crew on legal matters and disputes
• Monitoring subcontractors, safety practices, construction progress and material needs, including any changes which may impact costs
• Preparing labour and supplier accounts for payment
• Writing reports detailing costs and progress for clients

Qualifications

• An Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying
• Verbal and written communication, including active listening for determining client needs, communicating them to the construction crew and preparing reports
• Mathematics for calculating material quantities and construction costs
• Customer service for client satisfaction
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Understanding of engineering science, construction and technology
• Understanding of current building, health and safety regulations
• Computer literacy and confidence using office and electronic project management programs