At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in construction, from inception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Company: Join Fulkers Bailey Russell, a B Corp focused on positive impact and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, private health cover, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public sector projects while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Chartered accreditation and experience in construction project management required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are looking for a passionate Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Public sector team, working on a hybrid basis from either our London, West Malling or Brighton offices!
Join us and lead in supporting the delivery of a range exciting projects, covering a wide variety of work across Higher Education, Government, Healthcare and Blue Light.
Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?
At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we're not just about delivering projects — we're a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact.
We deliver exceptional consultancy services, champion sustainability and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people.
As a proud B Corp, we're committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients.
We're big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.
What does the role involve?
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be taking the commercial lead in the delivery of projects, from inception to completion.
The role involves working with the Project Team to allow projects to be delivered safely on time and to budget whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction whilst supporting the development of Assistants and Surveyors.
Responsibilities
- Lead the production and management of cost plans, life cycle costing, cash flow forecasts and benchmarking using relevant data sources
- Oversee procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation, bills of quantities, pricing documents, procurement reports, and managing the full tender and evaluation process
- Manage contract negotiations, prepare and collate contract documents, and act as a key client liaison throughout pre- and post-contract stages
- Administer contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent, including issuing instructions, managing snagging, overseeing practical completion, and post-contract duties
- Manage post-contract responsibilities such as interim valuations, cost reporting, change control, evaluation of variations, final accounts, and dispute resolution
- Contribute to and oversee risk registers, value engineering, and value management reporting
- Support the Associate Director in fee bids, resource and fee management, reporting, and maintaining client relationships
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Assistant and Quantity Surveyors
- Ensure accurate and timely updates to internal systems and sign-off of invoices
- Maintain quality assurance standards and best practice procedures across all projects
- Uphold health and safety standards and support environmental and social impact
- Carry out additional duties in line with the role as required
Requirements
- Ideally Chartered accreditation with previous experience working within the construction industry in a similar discipline
- Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle
- Excellent experience based technical/project knowledge
- Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development
- Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
- Generate new work through the management of client relations
- Understanding of the account management process
- Ability to analyse projects and report performance to line manager
- Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety
Benefits
Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it's an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
- Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and charitable volunteer leave
- Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
- Company pension scheme
- Private health cover from day one
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
- Agile working policy
- Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
- Internal recruitment reward scheme
Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance.
We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace – diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.
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Senior Quantity Surveyor in Brighton employer: FulkersBaileyRussell | Certified B Corp
At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of our team. Our London office offers a vibrant work culture where you can lead complex projects while enjoying generous benefits such as 33 days of holiday, enhanced family leave, and comprehensive health cover from day one. As a Certified B Corporation, we are committed to sustainability and social impact, providing ample opportunities for career growth and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.
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