Quantity Surveyor - PQS / Fit Out
Location: Wirral
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent
About the Company
Our client is an established Quantity Surveying and Project Consultancy practice based on the Wirral, providing professional commercial and cost management services across the construction sector.
The business works across a varied portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on fast-track fit-out and refurbishment schemes, providing clients with commercial advice and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in the commercial management of their project portfolio.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing professional quantity surveying and commercial services across a range of fast-track fit-out projects.
You will work closely with clients, contractors, design teams and project managers, providing cost advice and commercial management from pre-construction through to final account.
This is an excellent opportunity for a QS looking to develop their career within a PQS consultancy, working on fast-paced and varied fit-out projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing Quantity Surveying services across fit-out and refurbishment projects
- Cost planning and budget development
- Preparing and reviewing estimates and tender documentation
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and project information
- Procurement and tender analysis
- Obtaining and analysing contractor and supplier quotations
- Preparing and reviewing valuations and payment applications
- Cost reporting and forecasting
- Monitoring project expenditure against approved budgets
- Managing variations and change control
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Providing cost and commercial advice to clients
- Managing contractor accounts
- Preparing and negotiating final accounts
- Attending client, contractor and project meetings
- Liaising with design and project management teams
- Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting
- Supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Experience within fit-out, refurbishment or building
- Consultancy / PQS experience would be advantageous
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Experience with cost planning, procurement and tendering
- Strong valuation, variation and final account experience
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong numerical and analytical ability
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Confident working with clients and contractors
- Strong Excel and IT skills
- Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification
- Full UK driving licence advantageous
What's on Offer
- £45,000 - £55,000 + package
- Wirral-based PQS consultancy
- Fast-track fit-out project portfolio
- Client-facing role
- Exposure to a variety of commercial projects
- Excellent career progression
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Long-term opportunity within an established consultancy
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.
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