Quantity Surveyor (PQS)
Quantity Surveyor required to provide ongoing support in Glasgow based Consultancy.
Your new company
Our client is a well established chartered quantity surveying firm who provide professional services across Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Employers Agent services to clients in both the public and private sectors. They are an independent consultancy and work with owners, occupiers, developers, and funders, across both private and public sectors throughout the UK.Due to continuous growth and a strong pipeline of new projects over the next couple of years, they now seek a Quantity Surveyor to join the growing team in their Glasgow office. Our client has a strong track record of success in developing and mentoring surveyors into well rounded intermediate and senior surveyors - this is a fantastic organisation to develop and grow within.
The clients' projects are predominantly in the public sector therefore there is a steady flow of projects in the pipeline
Your new role
In this role you will be involved at all stages of projects, from initial estimates and budgets, through to delivering pre- and post-contract work. You will complement the surveying team, working with experienced and graduate level colleagues and offer hands on experience of:
Bills of QuantitiesCost planning
Value engineering
Procurement
Tendering
Post-contract cost control
Administration of different forms of construction contract
What you'll need to succeed
Our client is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 2+ years experience who has the drive and ambition to develop within the role. They are looking for a proactive self starter who is vastly experienced in drawing up bills of quantities.
Other key-skills needed for this role are:
Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and writtenMethodical way of thinking and approach to work
Good organisation, problem-solving and negotiating skills
Financial and numeracy management skills
Sound ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
What you'll get in return
An excellent opportunity within a growing consultancy in based in Glasgow City Centre. You will join a company that is committed to your individual career progression and allow you to maximise your potential, proven through their high retention of staff.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package, competitive holiday allowance, pension enrolment, on-site parking and an early finish on a Friday. There is also an opportunity to gain membership towards chartership where you will be supported by a colleague who has recently progressed through the chartership journey with the organisation.
- A competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
- Mentorship and support towards APC and RICS chartership
- Ongoing professional development and training
- The chance to work on a diverse range of projects
- A friendly and collaborative working environment
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