The Role

My client is a thriving construction consultancy specialising in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector. Their team delivers exceptional project management services to leading brands, ensuring restaurant rollouts and refurbishments are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to ensure that all projects are accurately financially estimated, tendered and cost reported in a timely fashion. The successful candidate will advise on all aspects of cost and budget planning, determining client needs, calculating costs and timelines and monitoring construction progress. This role requires developing and driving internal reporting, including cost reports for all projects, to produce a 'Best in Class' cost management system that is both efficient and simple and transparent.

What You'll Be Doing

• Shaping the cost reporting and management of projects, driving efficiency, value, and transparency
• Providing detailed estimating forecasts for all new projects
• Providing and implementing cost and cash tracking documents across projects
• Creating pricing timetables for FF&E, along with M&E tender documents
• Supporting the development of all internal cost control systems
• Supporting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis, along with cost risks
• Providing accurate and weekly cost tracking across all live projects
• Liaising with Contractors and Suppliers to provide an efficient service, value for money and are fully compliant with all health and safety legislation
• Spearheading the PM team to drive projects forward in a timely and efficient manner
• Assisting in site visits where required to ensure the accurate costings of materials and maintain progress
• Providing value engineering opportunities across projects without compromising the quality of the build
• Developing and maintaining a consistent and transparent way of documenting costs for external clients and internal teams
• Preparing tender documents, contracts and bills of quantities and other documentation
• Running tender exercises for new projects and providing accurate and detailed summary reports
• Running tender exercises for new projects and providing accurate and detailed summary reports
• Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly
• Producing final accountant and reconciled costings across projects
• Developing and implementing frameworks, agreements and schedules of rates, driving value and efficiency across multiple clients
• Assisting in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients, contractors and suppliers
• Procuring or agreeing the services of contracted analysts and/or subcontractors who work on the construction of the project
• Liaising with the client and other construction professionals, such as consultants, contractors and client teams

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and dynamic self-starter, with a problem-solving attitude
• Super organised and diligent individual with a strong attention to detail
• Articulate and effective communication skills to manage all key stakeholders
• A strong 'Can Do' attitude with a clear focus on progression and shaping the future of the business
• Experienced in handling multiple client-side contracts and project management without issue or hospitality
• A proven track record in delivering and executing high end retail interior fit outs across the UK, up to the value of £5m
• A solid understanding of construction safety requirements and H&S legislation
• Ability to develop trust and build strong relationships with all key stakeholders