Senior Quantity Surveyor
3 days ago
Liverpool
Client Side - Senior Quantity Surveyor Liverpool Full Time – Permanent Due to ongoing expansion, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Client-Side Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Head Office. Working as part of our development team, and reporting directly to the Development Director, you will be responsible for running a number of development projects from inception to completion. The projects are predominantly within Purpose Built Student Accommodation and Co-Living developments, as well as a number of commercial development projects. Downing are a family-owned and market leading real estate investment, development, and management business; highly regarded across both commercial and student accommodation sectors, with more than 35 years of experience. We deliver best-in-class developments, with over £2bn of developments successfully completed to date. We have a further £1.6bn in the pipeline and over £1bn under management. Roles and Responsibilities • Providing initial cost advice to aid in the assessment of potential PBSA/residential opportunities., • Preparing accurate / detailed cost plans to establish the project budget., • Managing the project cost plan from inception, through contract award, to practical completion., • Ensure risks have been considered / managed and costs are accurate to inform the funding request, • Being commercially responsible for on-site schemes, including cost reporting, value engineering, cash flows, dispute resolution, cost control and account management., • Overseeing the production of tender documentation and managing contractor and supply chain relationships, • Knowledge of Contraction Contracts especially JCT D&B contracts, • Negotiating and overseeing construction contracts, retentions, bonds, warranties and other contractual documents, • Agreeing final account in line with the Board approved level Requirements: Key Requirements • Preferably MRICS Qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience., • Experience working within the living sector is desirable but not essential, • Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders, • Ability to travel throughout the UK with a full driving licence., • Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and within a team, • Demonstrable strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with a willingness to participate and present in meetings at various levels. Benefits • Competitive salary., • Car allowance., • 25 days holiday + bank holidays., • Pension scheme., • Private medical insurance., • Life Assurance cover., • Employee Assistance Program.