Quantity Surveyor in Nottingham

Quantity Surveyor – Nottingham

Salary: £40,000–£50,000

Looking for greater project responsibility and the opportunity to develop within a global construction consultancy?

They are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its Nottingham team. This opportunity would suit a consultancy-trained QS ready to take greater ownership of projects, build client relationships and progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The role

You will deliver cost management services across the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, design teams and contractors. With support from senior colleagues, you will manage commissions or defined elements of larger projects, providing clear commercial advice from initial feasibility through to final account.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Advising on procurement routes and preparing tender documentation.
• Analysing tender returns and making recommendations.
• Managing valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities for value engineering.
• Building effective relationships with clients and project teams.
• Supporting junior colleagues and maintaining high standards of delivery.

About you

You will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, together with relevant cost consultancy experience. You should be comfortable handling day-to-day project responsibilities and communicating directly with clients.

Experience of pre- and post-contract work, good commercial judgement and an understanding of standard construction contracts will be important. MRICS status or progress towards chartership would be welcomed.

Why join?

This is an opportunity to develop your technical and client-facing skills within a global consultancy, working alongside experienced cost managers and building towards greater responsibility.