Quantity Surveyor

• QS/Cost Engineer
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days based in either London/Oxford/Cambridge, 2 days remote
• Salary: £40k - £52k
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Our client is a leading engineering and design consultancy who specialise in delivering high-profile research, technological and life science facilities for market leading national and global clients.

They’re currently in the process of growing their Life Science Cost Management team and are looking for a Project Cost Consultant to join their team.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates with experience working on large complex construction projects, ideally within Life Science sector or from within other heavy MEP/Manufacturing sectors.

Role accountabilities:

• In this role, you’ll provide professional Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services to high-profile clients working on science facilities across the UK & Europe with a focus on London, Oxford and Cambridge.
• You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects from inception through to completion. Day-to-day activities range from working on cost estimates/feasibilities, benchmarking and the procurement process to reviewing and agreeing contractor proposals and contract management.
• You’ll be supported to develop your career within a collaborative team environment, and you’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team who are passionate about delivery an excellent service and positive outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor OR working towards Chartership
• A good understanding of key drivers of cost and value
• Passionate about driving innovation in service and delivering exceptional results
• Experience working on complex construction projects, ideally within the Research, Technology and Life Science, sector
• Experience leading lower value projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build good client relationships
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Some experience with Digital Cost Management and CostX, 5D BIM and Benchmarking tools

For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.