Senior Quantity Surveyor in Kent, Sidcup

The feedback regarding the culture and overall friendly vibe, coupled with the work/life balance is superb. Having recruited in this industry for 20+ years, I now concentrate primarily on consultancies who prioritise these qualities, alongside a structure which strongly encourages and supports career progression. Also, the management team are a refreshingly young group and there's a very high female to male ratio in the office.

An exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary practice, where you will play an active role in the delivery of projects to a wide range of public and private sector clients, without the commute into London. You will be responsible for reporting directly to the Partner Quantity Surveyors and for assisting in the co-ordination and training of the Intermediate Surveyors within the team.

Day to day tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Cost Estimating to NRM1 standard
• Procurement and Tendering
• Working with JCT Suite of Contracts
• Project Financial Control and Reporting
• Valuations
• Risk Management

A detailed understanding of all of the above will be required.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ideally be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or working towards it.
• Be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the construction industry, including roles as a Quantity Surveyor and progression to a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.
• Have relevant professional consultancy experience.
• Have extensive experience of Quantity Surveying and the day to day tasks listed above.
• Require previous experience on a variety of public sector works ranging from £500,000 to £60m.
• Be well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships.
• Possess a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to follow these through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Have proven IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, ideally will have used measurement software CostX or similar.
• Able to identify areas of commercial opportunity for future development.
• Have experience in managing, mentoring, and training of Juniors / Graduates.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

In addition to the salary are company benefits including:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Staff profit share (bonus) scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Payment of professional fees (up to one professional body)
• Life cover

As a practice they operate a flexible week where up to 40% of your working week can be undertaken from home (post probation). They provide all new employees with either a fixed workstation or a laptop and will work with you to ensure a suitable working from home setup is in place, should this be required. The practice arranges regular social events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events and encourages participation in regular Charity challenges. The practice is proud to have a great working environment and excellent staff retention.

The practice is renowned for:

• Commitment to the training of staff and this role would be supported with CPDs provided to the individual where required.
• Holding Investors in People Gold since 2018
• Recognition of industry awards, including a nomination for Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards SME of the Year 2023.
• A London Living Wage Employer
• An Equal Opportunities Employer

Please contact me for more information in the strictest confidence.