Buchan and London Recruitment

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MRICS Quantity Surveyor to join our client working on a variety of project types - they are a well-established multi-disciplined practice providing consultancy services across both the public and private sectors, on major frameworks with the South East of England. The successful candidate will be experienced with Cost Management working on schemes assisting the Associate Quantity Surveyors on both Pre and Post Contract. The candidate will be given the experience needed in order to quickly take on responsibility for their own schemes that will suite their stage of development. Day to day task will include but not limited to; Cost Estimating Procurement and Tendering Working with both the JCT and NEC Forms of Contract Contract Administration/ Employers Agent Measurement to NRM2 standard Project Financial Control and Reporting Valuations Risk Management An understanding of all of the above will be required. The Candidate To be successful in this role you will; Gained the MRICS and a RICS Accredited Quantity Surveying Degree. Previous experience working for a PQS consultancy Have an understanding of the task identified above. Previous experience of the tasks will be a bonus. Be well organised, efficient, using initiative and able to work to tight deadlines. Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships. Possess a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to follow these through to a satisfactory conclusion. Have proven IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD competencies. Be flexible, confident and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service. Positive attitude and willing to learn with and develop the team.

Our client is looking for an experienced structural engineer with knowledge and experience of heritage and conservation works, along with refurbishment projects to progress the expanding portfolio within the Heritage team. The office is based in North Kent with client sites across the south east within radius of London. They are looking for someone that can manage their diary and do site visits with weekly attendance to the office. This well established engineering design consultancy client is involved with heritage and conservation projects - they currently employ Conservation Accredited Engineers (CARE) and they will support gaining this accreditation for the right candidate. As the successful candidate you will be working together with the Partners and assisted by in-house engineers and technicians, lead the Heritage work, as an ongoing business strategy to expand services in this sector. The successful candidate will be an experienced structural engineer (nearing Chartered status) with a very strong interest in heritage and conservation. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, an ability to monitor and manage their workload and liaise with clients and contractors. Experience of heritage and conservation projects is essential along with good sketching abilities. The position offers excellent career opportunities within the practice and the wider conservation community. The candidate will be encouraged and supported to pursue Chartered status and eventual CARE accreditation. The role will be based at our Sevenoaks office although a proportion of time will be making site visits and inspections. Selected applicants will be asked to join a telephone or web conference call for an informal discussion regarding their experience and ambitions.