Senior/ Associate PQS Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior/ Associate Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

Location: Warrington (2-3 days working from home)

Remuneration: £55,000 - £65,000 (inclusive of car allowance) + outstanding bonus scheme



The Opportunity

A North West-based construction consultancy who pride themselves on exceeding client expectations and have continued to develop new operating disciplines within the business in order to service their varied and long-standing client base. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly successful and well established SME as a senior member of the PQS team with a clear pathway to directorship within the next 4 years. Operating in the built environment within the North West for over 20 years, they are on a vast number of frameworks across the North West, enabling them to undertake a wide variety of work; residential, education, healthcare, commercial and government contracts etc.

The business offers a range of consultancy services; Employers Agent, Principal Designer, Building safety, Quantity Surveying and CDM advice and services to a range of existing clients.

This will be a varied role encompassing all elements of PQS work both pre- and post-contract. Main duties of the role include:

Pre-Contract Duties:

Measurements:

• Accurately measure quantities of materials, labour, and other resources required for the project.
• Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BoQs) and schedules of rates and utilise NRM2.

Cost Planning and Estimating:

• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare cost estimates at various design stages.
• Develop and maintain cost plans to ensure that the design remains within budget.
• Advise on procurement strategies and contract selection (NEC, JCT).
• Evaluate tenders and prepare tender reports with recommendations.

Contract Documentation:

• Draft and review contract documents, ensuring compliance with NEC and JCT standards.

Post-Contract Duties:

• Contract Administration; administer NEC and JCT contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Cost Control and Reporting; monitor project costs and prepare regular cost reports.
• Prepare and agree on final accounts with contractors2
• Risk Management; identify and manage project risks, including the implementation of early warning systems under NEC contracts.
• Provide advice on dispute resolution and claims management.
• Quality and Compliance; ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the contract specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.

What you'll need to succeed
This is an integral hire for the business, so the PQS Quantity Surveyor must have a proven background within a consultancy environment and hold an MRICS qualification.


What you'll get in return

A competitive basic salary + car allowance
Various bonus schemes; Christmas bonus, performance bonus, profit bonus. (highly competitive bonus structure).
Flexible home-based working arrangement
Clear planned progression to directorship.



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