Associate Quantity Surveyor

An exclusive Associate Quantity Surveyor job for a degree-qualified professional seeking to further develop and lead in quantity surveying, cost management and advisory services. This opportunity offers exposure to private and public sector projects, a varied workload including traditional QS as well as dispute-related work, and the chance to take a leading role in the commercial delivery of projects within a supportive consultancy environment.

Project Details

The successful Associate Quantity Surveyor will work across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects in the private and public sectors with both contractor and client-side organisations.
The consultancy works on a diverse project portfolio including rail, airports, roads, highways, residential, commercial, education, healthcare and more.

The role offers the chance to contribute to both traditional quantity surveying services with responsibility for leading commercial activities across projects and supporting junior team members where appropriate.

Responsibilities and Duties

This Associate Quantity Surveyor job would suit a commercially astute professional seeking to take ownership of project commercial functions within a collaborative consultancy environment. The successful candidate will be expected to lead on small to medium-sized projects or take significant responsibility for major commissions, with less supervision and greater client-facing responsibility.

• Provide high-quality quantity surveying services to clients
• Lead commercial activities on projects and take ownership of project delivery responsibilities

1. Support the expert witness team on quantum claims*
2. Manage small to medium-sized projects or substantial elements of larger commissions
3. Establish client requirements for cost planning and cost estimating
4. Advise on procurement strategies and commercial approaches
5. Prepare tender and contract documentation
6. Carry out tender appraisals and provide procurement recommendations
7. Monitor, record and report project costs
8. Value completed works and arrange payments in accordance with contract requirements
9. Prepare budgets, progress reports and cost value reconciliations
10. Identify commercial risks and assess cost variations
11. Maintain variation records and risk registers
12. Issue notices in accordance with the contract conditions
13. Produce project reports and claims-related reports
14. Prepare and agree final accounts
15. Attend and lead project meetings, providing commercial input and advice
16. Keep up to date with construction industry requirements and market developments
17. Work collaboratively with advisory and expert teams where required
18. Support and mentor less experienced team members where appropriate

Desired Skills and Experience

This Associate Quantity Surveyor vacancy is likely to appeal to candidates with an established QS background who are keen to broaden their experience within a consultancy offering cost management, advisory and dispute-related exposure.

• Previous experience in a consultancy, contractor, developer or related commercial environment
• Strong numerical, commercial and data analysis skills
• Good understanding of cost planning, tendering, valuations and final accounts
• Ability to lead the delivery of both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying duties
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Positive approach to client care and problem solving
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Entreprenurial mindset
• Ability to manage client relationships and support junior colleagues

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or closely related subject
• MRICS achieved or working towards professional membership would be advantageous. Although support towards this can be provided.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established specialist construction consultancy to identify a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its growing advisory team. This employer operates as a chartered quantity surveying and expert witness consultancy delivering services to clients across the built environment. The business supports projects across the UK and internationally, acting for a varied client base that includes developers, contractors, public bodies, insurers and transport or infrastructure organisations. The working environment is described as collaborative, open and supportive, with strong emphasis on professional development, technical quality and long-term career progression. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Basic Salary DOE

• Divisional bonus scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + holiday purchase scheme

• Life Assurance

• Employee recognition schemes

• Employee benefits and discounts app

• Employee assistance programme

• Ongoing support, mentoring and professional development including support towards Chartership & further qualifications