Job type
PermanentLocation
LiverpoolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£25,000-£32,000 plus £400 per month car allowance
Permanent opportunity for a Graduate PQS at Liverpool based construction consultancy
Your new company
You will be working for a UK-based construction and property consultancy known for its comprehensive project and cost management services. Formed in 2007 through the merger of several long-established surveying firms, they operate from six offices across the UK and employ around 50 people.
Their services span a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Quantity surveying and cost management
- Project management and employer’s agent roles
- Building surveying, party wall matters, and dilapidations
- CDM advisory (health and safety)
- Sustainability consulting and access audits
- Dispute resolution and expert witness services
Your new role
As a Graduate QS you will be assisting with the delivery of new build, conversion, and refurbishment projects for numerous hotel and pub operators.
You will be responsible for assisting with the following duties.
- Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates
- Advising on procurement strategies
- Cost-in-use studies
- Preparation of tender documents (based on schedule of works, bills of quantities and employer’s requirements) and managing the tender process
- Input into value engineering
- Preparation of tender reports
- Compilation of contract documents
- Assessment and agreement of interim valuations
- Making cost checks and preparation of financial reports
- Dealing effectively with post-contract cost variances and the change control processes
- Negotiation and agreement of final accounts
- Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages
- Managing workload and resources, ensuring quality and timeliness of service delivery to clients
What you'll need to succeed
You will have a B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying-ideally you will have 1–2 years' experience working as an Assistant QS, however graduates straight from university may be considered.
You will have a full driving licence.
You will be open and flexible to travel. Although the office is based in Liverpool, many projects are located across the UK and Ireland.
You will be open and flexible to travel. Although the office is based in Liverpool, many projects are located across the UK and Ireland.
What you'll get in return
Salary £25,000-£32,000
Car allowance- £400 per month 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Standard pension Private healthcare APC support
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