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Position: Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Essex, SS4 About the company: A young, reputable, growing mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services provider based in Essex. Part of a larger construction business Offer a comprehensive range of services, including electrical installations, HVAC systems, plumbing, and fire and security systems Projects include temporary works and full m&e fit out of schools, commercial offices and hotels up to £2m throughout London and Essex They are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team, with the view to developing into a more Senior role as the business expands. Full training and development will be provided. Role Description: In this role, you will be responsible for the day to day commercial management of M&E projects of up to £1M from inception to completion. You will work closely with the Commercial Director, project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage costs on all M&E projects, including cost value analysis and reporting. Prepare subcontract documents, including bills of quantities. Advise on procurement strategies and manage the procurement of subcontractors. Perform risk and value management and cost control. Price variations and obtain agreement with clients. Requirements: Recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying Proven experience working within a Commercial Teams in a Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor role Ideally some knowledge and experience working with M&E Sub Contract packages Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Good Communicator

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to manage all costs related to civil construction projects. From initial inquiry and estimate through to project completion, you will ensure that costs and risks are minimized, while maintaining value for money and meeting required standards of quality. The Quantity Surveyor role will involve overseeing contract variations, adhering to building regulations, and supporting the company in achieving its mission statement, especially regarding safety and welfare. Key Responsibilities: Safety Management: Understand and adhere to safety principles on-site. Work alongside the Safety Director and team to implement safety policies. Address any concerns immediately, with support from the safety team or senior management. Tendering and Costing: Prepare and review tenders with estimators, helping to understand client requirements and provide value engineering suggestions. Cost Advice and Variations: Offer early cost advice on client variations, ensuring only authorized changes are carried out. Construction Advice: Provide expert advice on construction issues, ensuring projects have up-to-date drawings and correct information. Risk Management: Identify and respond to commercial risks appropriately. Procurement Support: Understand company procurement processes and their impact on job costs and performance. Cost Analysis: Collaborate with the company s buyers to perform cost analysis, offering advice on procurement and cost control. Value Work: Ensure the accurate valuation of completed works and timely payments. Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and ensure timely payments, including retention payments. Client and Team Relationships: Build strong relationships with client staff and the company s production team. Subcontractor Management: Allocate work to sub-contractors and assist with procurement when required. Contract Knowledge: Have a good understanding of various construction contracts and assist in their management. Ongoing Development: Pursue continuous professional development and assist with the development of assistants/trainees. Other Duties: Perform other reasonable duties as required by the business. Key Objectives: Accurately measure and value site works to minimize costs and recover value. Continuously develop skills in residential groundworks and IT proficiency (particularly Excel and company software). Ensure accurate subcontractor payments, valuations, and cross-checking of work. Conduct site meetings and take notes. Conclude subcontract final accounts and recover any losses. Maintain professional standards and enhance the company s reputation. Essential Skills/Competencies: Advanced PC skills, particularly in Excel. Strong numerical and mathematical ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Leadership capabilities and ability to interpret data and information effectively. Desirable Knowledge: A solid understanding of contractual terms in construction. Personal Qualities: Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Quick to adapt to new concepts. Proactive, with a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Team player, resilient, and focused. Clean driving license. Other Requirements: Ongoing personal and professional development. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for the construction industry, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team at Civils Contractor.

QA Contracts are currently recruiting for a Project Quantity Surveyor in the Grays (Essex) and London area. This position is within the expanding Civil Engineering and Building Surveying team. Responsible for providing effective support to the Senior Quantity Surveyor. The post holder will be expected to supervise and manage the effective operation of the commercial function on all of his/her sites which includes (but is not limited to), the generation and submission of all contractual notifications, the monthly applications for payment and all aspects of the monthly internal valuations, forecasts and cashflow projections. The post holder will also be required to manage and supervise all aspects of the work undertaken by Trainee and Assistant QSs. The role will require attributes such as enthusiasm, commitment (particularly to the team objectives), attention to detail, ability to organise workload and thereby meet tight deadlines, an ability to work unsupervised on tasks set by senior QS staff and a willingness to ask questions and a desire to learn. Main Responsibilities: The generation, substantiation, pricing and collation of Variations or Adds/Omits. Supervising the generation and collation of the quantities within Bills of Quantities or Pricing Schedules for tenders or subcontract enquiries. Measurement from the tender/contract drawings. During the first week of each month, supervising the production of record drawings detailing actual site progress. Pricing of Bills of Quantities or Pricing Schedules for tenders. Ensuring that Contract Notices, Early Warning Notifications and/or Compensation Event Notifications are generated and submitted to the client in accordance with the contract. Ensuring monthly production of a schedule of materials on site for inclusion in the application. Ensuring monthly production of a schedule of materials off site and vesting certificate for inclusion in the application. Ensuring the co-ordination and collation of weekly progress photographs of work on site. The production and submission of a monthly application for payment in accordance with the contract. The production of a monthly Internal Valuation accurately reflecting the value of work completed to the period end. The production of monthly Valuation Reports and the input of the appropriate values on COINS. The production and distribution of Contract Review meeting minutes. All aspects of administering subcontracted work including initial enquiry, comparison production and distribution, draft of subcontract order documentation, terms and conditions, placement of order and ensuring that the subcontractor executes the order document before commencing work. Preparation of the initial cashflow projection. Ensuring COINS updated with information such as expected payments, certificates and payment date. Preparation of the Project Forecast within 5 weeks of commencement on site and updating on a monthly basis thereafter. Monitoring of weekly costs comparing with the forecast and reporting divergences. Any other duties as may be required by the demands of the role.

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor South Staffs Civils & Groundworks 25- 30k plus package I am working with a well-established Civils & Groundworks contractor that is looking to add to its existing team. Their commercial team has a requirement for a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has either just graduated with a Surveying degree or similar and/or has a couple of years of construction experience. This is an exciting role for the right person with fantastic potential growth and career progression.

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - London Expanded are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our specialist business unit, Expanded. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, the Expanded Group provides total capability in the early construction phases of major projects, providing an end-to-end solution or a bespoke choice of services. Backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, we can deliver the full range of piling, precast concrete, post-tensioning and structures techniques. Old Oak Common is a new super-hub set to be the best-connected and largest new railway station ever built in the UK! The station will have fourteen platforms, a mix of six high-speed and eight conventional service platforms, with an 850m-long station box. Role / responsibilities: Sole responsibility for a project, section of a project. All Senior Quantity Surveying duties including; measurement, valuation and agreement of work sections. Preparation and management of interim applications for payment and agreeing certifications. Draft, manage and settle subcontracts. Management and reporting of monthly costs. Drafting and preparation of claims. Preparation and agreement of final account. Day to day management of any trainee, assistant quantity surveyor and/or quantity surveyor. Negotiating with client's representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships. Advise project management on contractual implications of intended courses of action. Advise on commercial risks within the project or projects. Preparation and management of monthly contract review reports. Preparation of weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) information. Preparation of monthly management accounts information. Preparation of contractual and commercial input into Project Business Plan, as required. Assist with the establishment of the project "budget to build" from the Contract award. Identify and agree change and implement change control process. Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement. Communicating clearly & confidently to a professional standard. Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise and which could affect the business/project. Requirements: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline. Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). Performed a support role to a commercial manager/senior commercial manager on a larger project and/or managed an area (£25m) of a larger project. Structures experience desirable. Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning. About us: Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email

Expanded are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our specialist business unit, Expanded. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, the Expanded Group provides total capability in the early construction phases of major projects, providing an end-to-end solution or a bespoke choice of services. Backed by a central technical design and engineering resource, we can deliver the full range of piling, precast concrete, post-tensioning and structures techniques. Old Oak Common is a new super-hub set to be the best-connected and largest new railway station ever built in the UK! The station will have fourteen platforms, a mix of six high-speed and eight conventional service platforms, with an 850m-long station box. Role / Responsibilities: Sole responsibility for a project, section of a project. All Senior Quantity Surveying duties including; measurement, valuation and agreement of work sections. Preparation and management of interim applications for payment and agreeing certifications. Draft, manage and settle subcontracts. Management and reporting of monthly costs. Drafting and preparation of claims. Preparation and agreement of final account. Day to day management of any trainee, assistant quantity surveyor and/or quantity surveyor. Negotiating with client's representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships. Advise project management on contractual implications of intended courses of action. Advise on commercial risks within the project or projects. Preparation and management of monthly contract review reports. Preparation of weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) information. Preparation of monthly management accounts information. Preparation of contractual and commercial input into Project Business Plan, as required. Assist with the establishment of the project "budget to build" from the Contract award. Identify and agree change and implement change control process. Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement. Communicating clearly & confidently to a professional standard. Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise and which could affect the business/project. Requirements: Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline. Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). Performed a support role to a commercial manager/senior commercial manager on a larger project and/or managed an area (£25m) of a larger project. Structures experience desirable. Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS - Beckton Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor with infrastructure experience? Can you reduce cost and risk but maintain great value? Would you like a company to support your development and encourage further education and training? If the answer is yes, then the opportunity below is for you! The opportunity: Laing O'Rourke are working with Thames Water on a project to ensure Beckton sewage works can cope with London's growing population and are currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team. What will the role look like? Sole responsibility for a project, section of a project. All Senior Quantity Surveying duties including; measurement, valuation and agreement of work sections. Preparation and management of interim applications for payment and agreeing certifications. Draft, manage and settle subcontracts. Management and reporting of monthly costs. Drafting and preparation of claims. Preparation and agreement of final account. Day to day management of any trainee, assistant quantity surveyor and/or quantity surveyor. Negotiating with client's representatives, sub-contractors and other consultants to achieve project results whilst maintaining group relationships. Advise project management on contractual implications of intended courses of action. Advise on commercial risks within the project or projects. Preparation and management of monthly contract review reports, weekly Business Plan Review (BPR) information, monthly management accounts information and contractual and commercial input into Project Business Plan, as required. Assist with the establishment of the project "budget to build" from the Contract award. Identify and agree change and implement change control process. Ensure that contract documents are properly executed prior to project commencement. Keep your manager fully advised of any issue/risk which has arisen or might arise and which could affect the business/project. What skills & experience are we looking for? Infrastructure experience. Degree qualified in relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management). A good knowledge of coins, for both sub-contract and cost management. A desire to learn the risk and opportunity process both internal and with our client. A drive to learn and grow to the next grade. About us: We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor Walsall Civils & Groundworks 23- 28k plus package I am working with a well-established Civils & Groundworks contractor that is looking to add to its existing team. Their commercial team has a requirement for a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has either just graduated with a Surveying degree or similar and/or has a couple of years of construction experience. This is an exciting role for the right person with fantastic potential growth and career progression.

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor Birmingham Interior Fit Out 25- 35k plus package I am working with a well-established Interior Fit Out contractor that is looking to add to its existing team. Their commercial team has a requirement for a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has either just graduated with a Surveying degree or similar and/or has a couple of years of construction experience. This is an exciting role for the right person with fantastic potential growth and career progression.

Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor Coventry Social Housing £25-£35k plus package I am working with a well-established Social Housing contractor that is looking to add to its existing team. Their commercial team has a requirement for a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has either just graduated with a Surveying degree or similar and/or has a couple of years of construction experience. This is an exciting role for the right person with fantastic potential growth and career progression.

Contracts Manager Essex / London Borders £45k - £58k + Bens Company A medium sized contractor delivering major rehabilitation and repair schemes within the Utilities sector. Established for over 25 years they have heavily invested within the business and built on their success to become one of the leaders within their field operating throughout the South East Region. They have an enviable reputation for the training and development programmes for staff and their support for career progression from within. Contracts Manager Based in Essex this position reports into the Director and you will be responsible for the delivery of projects based within the London and Home Counties areas. You will manage the Site Agents and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, to strict programme and budget. You will liaise with clients and other relevant parties to build relationships and support the development of the business. You will: * A relevant HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (highly desirable but not essential) * Hold NRSWA qualification * A minimum of two years experience as a Contract/Project Manager * Ideally with utilities experience * Reside within reasonable commuting distance. * Experience of producing SHEQ documents of CDM regulations * First class communication skills both written and verbal * Excellent client facing and organisation skills * Able to motivate and organise site based teams * IT literate * Be commercially and contractually aware * Be flexible when needed * Have a stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Contracts Manager seeking to join a contractor that offers progression opportunities. Salary of £45k-£58k plus package. Please forward a current CV in the instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building, civil engineering and logistics sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities

Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: * Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions * Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission * Producing case studies for completed projects * Maintaining an answer library and suite of information * Maintaining the CRM database * Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters * Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: * Experience in bid writing or other writing roles * Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences * Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines * Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team * Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel * Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer

Contracts Manager Essex / London Borders £45k - £58k + Bens Company A medium sized contractor delivering major rehabilitation and repair schemes within the Utilities sector. Established for over 25 years they have heavily invested within the business and built on their success to become one of the leaders within their field operating throughout the South East Region. They have an enviable reputation for the training and development programmes for staff and their support for career progression from within. Contracts Manager Based in Essex this position reports into the Director and you will be responsible for the delivery of projects based within the London and Home Counties areas. You will manage the Site Agents and teams to ensure projects are completed safely, to strict programme and budget. You will liaise with clients and other relevant parties to build relationships and support the development of the business. You will: * A relevant HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction (highly desirable but not essential) * Hold NRSWA qualification * A minimum of two years experience as a Contract/Project Manager * Ideally with utilities experience * Reside within reasonable commuting distance. * Experience of producing SHEQ documents of CDM regulations * First class communication skills both written and verbal * Excellent client facing and organisation skills * Able to motivate and organise site based teams * IT literate * Be commercially and contractually aware * Be flexible when needed * Have a stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious Contracts Manager seeking to join a contractor that offers progression opportunities. Salary of £45k-£58k plus package. Please forward a current CV in the instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building, civil engineering and logistics sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities

Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: * Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions * Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission * Producing case studies for completed projects * Maintaining an answer library and suite of information * Maintaining the CRM database * Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters * Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: * Experience in bid writing or other writing roles * Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences * Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines * Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team * Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel * Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer

The Company: Our client a leading UK developer, with over 60 years on the market is looking for a Trainee/ Junior Quantity Surveyor to join a high achieving and dynamic team. The company is renowned for their high end traditional build/ timber frame and community focused work over decades. The Role: The position will take responsibility of the commercial management and cost effectiveness working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be based out of Epson but overseeing one large traditional build development in Surrey which is currently in build. Requirements: Experience with as a trainee/ junior or Assistant QS with a housebuilder Strong understanding of traditional build market conditions and ratesSalary: Up to £35,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus

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

Futurebuild are currently working with one of our specialist Drylining and partitions sub-contractor clients who are rwecrutuing for a Trainee or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Surrey. They operate in the commercial fit our and refurbishment markets, providing solutions in drywall partitions, acoustic treatments, Glazed partitions, Joinery, and suspended ceilings They have a strong workforce covering London and the surrounding counties, successfully delivering projects that reach several million pounds in value. Due to an increase in work load and company expansion they now have a vacancy for an Assistant Surveyor to join the team and assist in the commercial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be working closely with the Commercial Manager and Director, shadowing them on occasional site visits and carrying out Surveying duties at their offices in Surrey. If you have 1-2 years of Surveying experience within the construction industry, whether is be in Drylining or a similar market, please get in touch with an up to date CV

Key Information * Due to an increase in workload my client is able to recruit for an Assistant QS to join their busy team * Candidates will have 2-years experience within a QS role whether it be as a trainee or an assistant position * This will be to work on affordable residential projects so any knowledge in this area will be advantageous * They are looking for an AQS with a willingness to learn, you would work alongside 2 experienced QS’s to gain maximum exposure to the role * This position will be a mixture of being within the office and going to site. Sites are local within the North West so no major travel involved How to Apply * If you're interested please call Dawn Gagon on (phone number removed), send you CV to Dawn at d.gagon@ionic.jobs or apply online By submitting your job application to Ionic Recruitment, you are hereby giving us your consent to use your personal data for recruitment purposes detailed in the GDPR Policy Document. This can be viewed at: (url removed)