Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager in Oxford

My client, a small, growing firm of PQS seeks a Quantity Surveyor who is either working towards taking the APC or who is recently chartered to join them in Oxfordshire. They work on a good range of projects which includes offices, high end residential, schools, churches and a small amount of healthcare projects.

The Candidate

• You will be a Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a UK firm of PQS.
• My client would like someone who is either almost chartered i.e. working towards taking the APC or who is recently chartered with the RICS.
• Good support to complete the APC if not already chartered.
• You should have good experience of both pre and post contract work including good experience of contract administration.
• You should be able to take ownership of some live projects from throughout the project right through to handover and completion.
• Some experience of doing cost plans, tender documentation and undertaking tender analysis.
• You need some experience of managing contractor procurement and providing recommendations to the client.
• You will need to have a recognised UK qualification in Quantity Surveying i.e. BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar and have around 2 plus years experience working for a PQS firm.
• You should have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken to deal with people at all levels.
• This role may suit someone who is working for a large firm of consultants but would like more autonomy and to be able to run your own projects generally valued between £500K to around £15m.
• A UK driving licence will be required.
• My client will offer good prospects for rapid promotion for the right person.
• Salary is in the region of £40000 to £65000 negotiable.