SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

City, Leeds
Perpetual Engineering Partnerships Limited

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
LEEDS (Hybrid)
– £50,000 – £68,000 pa + EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

OVERVIEW

Our client is a market leading consultancy with a great reputation for delivering construction, fit-out, and refurbishment schemes for the UK s leading clients within the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors.

They are currently seeking a proactive professional Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial management team, helping them to deliver refurbishment, fast fit-out, shopfitting, and maintenance projects for several high-profile clients with projects ranging from £50k to £3m in value.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take on a varied, challenging role in a dynamic industry. If you are looking for a rewarding position where you can take ownership of your projects within a supportive, client-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will work with a variety of stakeholders, from clients and contractors to internal and external teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Flexibility, self-management, and strong communication skills are key, as the role requires regular site visits, chairing meetings, and providing clear cost reports. You will take ownership of your own projects, supported by administrative assistance, and will be expected to lead on tendering, budgeting, cost engineering, and final account management.

Key responsibilities will include:

Project Management:

• Oversee refurbishment and fit-out projects, ensuring delivery within budget and on time.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project milestones are met.
• Lead client briefing meetings, providing cost analysis, budgets, and project timelines.
• Coordinate and manage the full project lifecycle from tendering through to final account negotiations.

Cost Management:

• Provide accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage tendering processes and work on negotiated contracts, typically under JCT or framework agreements.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and timelines, identifying and reporting on cost overruns or delays.
• Approve variations and final accounts with main contractors.
• Regularly update clients on project costs, providing detailed cost reporting and cash flow summaries.

Site Management:

• Attend site meetings to monitor project progress, quality, and safety.
• Chair and lead project meetings, either as Project Manager or Coordinator, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.

Client Relations:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering professional advice and support.

• Represent the company at client meetings, offering confidence and expertise in all aspects of quantity surveying and project management.

• Procurement & Coordination:

• Coordinate orders for direct works, ensuring appropriate contractors are appointed.

ABOUT YOU

Our client is looking for a strong QS with good project management and client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will be confident and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

Suitable candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

• A relevant degree (e.g., Quantity Surveying, Construction Management) or equivalent qualification.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) accreditation is highly desirable or working towards chartered status.
• Additional certifications or memberships in relevant professional bodies (CIOB, RIBA, etc.) will be considered a plus.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the retail, hospitality, or student accommodation sectors.
• Experience working with JCT, framework agreements, and other construction contracts.
• Knowledge and experience of managing projects valued between £50k and £3m.

Skills:

• Excellent estimating, budgeting, and cost management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and contractors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, for cost analysis and reporting.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and manage own time effectively.
• Flexibility to travel to various nationwide sites for meetings and site inspections.
• Confident in chairing meetings and leading discussions with clients and contractors.

REWARDS

Our client has been established for over 20 years and are a highly respected consultancy, who work with many of the UK s leading hospitality and hotel chains.

It is a great opportunity to work on some exciting projects within a thriving sector and be well rewarded for the work you undertake.

Our client is proud to offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages, which includes, good basic salary, car allowance, generous travel expenses, 25 days annual leave, flexible hybrid working, etc, etc.