Managing Quantity Surveyor - Education Sector

Our Client is looking to grow their Midlands team with a highly competent and ambitious individual, with sector expertise of delivering cost consultancy services in the higher education sector. Ideally, you’ll already be operating at a senior level with experience in a consultancy environment, be client facing with the ability to deliver commissions of varying scale and complexity in the higher education sector. With a strong pipeline of prestigious projects and clients this is an amazing opportunity for a technically strong individual to help grow their expanding education team and develop your career further. This role provides the opportunity to work on a range of multi-million pound educational developments across the Midlands. Responsibilities: Ability to deliver and manage the provision of Cost Consultancy services on major or complex projects from inception to handover Act as day to day lead on projects, providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact. Responsible for pre and post project commercial management and reporting. Prepare Client cost reports and report on change during the life of a project. Have an awareness of project costs outside of direct Construction (design, supervision, land, statutory undertakers, employer direct). Development of Client relationships and Key Account Management Ability and desire to generate repeat business and win new work. Extensive experience of various forms of Building Contract including JCT and NEC Ability to communicate effectively with both Clients and Internal Staff Experience of running small teams either project or internal team management (preferable) Provide guidance, leadership, mentoring and technical expertise to team members Experienced in the provision of Employers Agent services (preferable) Detailed knowledge of construction costs and market conditions. Manage commercial aspects of commissions including governance, fee management. Ability to prepare fee proposals and bid submissions Manage workload and project resources Mentoring trainee, assistant and graduate colleagues.Requirements: Significant experience in the Higher Education Sector MRICS or similar accreditation 5+ years working in a professional consultancy environment Client facing experience, including working with clients on a commission/project basis and the ability to work closely with multiple stakeholders. Have a full breadth of cost management experience from initial feasibility and giving high level cost advice, through cost planning at various design stages, procurement experience, and a proven ability to control costs post contract. In-depth working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts Proficient in electronic forms of measurement and associated cost planning software (CostX, CATO/ Causeway, etc) Working knowledge of new rules of measurement (NRM). Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other role-related software packages. Ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues and clients. Ability to oversee a team on commissions/projects/programmes. Confident, outgoing, with the drive to succeed and develop.This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has strong commercial awareness, and will provide an excellent service to our Clients and contribute to building an effective team. Millbank are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business