Quantity Surveyor/Employer's Agent

Reed Property & Construction are excited to be partnered with a multidisciplinary construction consultancy as we recruit for a Quantity Surveyor/Employer's agent.

This role is based in the central Birmingham office with hybrid working. You will be part of a dynamic team, lead by Matt who is a success story within the office.

You will be working on a diverse range of projects including residential developments, educational facilities, commercial projects and more. This is an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive and innovative environment working for a leading brand.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of 50-65,000 per annum depending on relevance of experience
• Flexible working hours with a choice of start and finish times, core hours between 10am-4.15pm.
• Hybrid working
• Medicash health plan.
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary).
• In-house mental health first aiders.
• Birthday leave and long-service leave.
• Biannual pay reviews.
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched).
• Professional development scheme and sponsorship of professional fees.
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Liaise with clients, present schemes, manage project programming, and address matters affecting service delivery.
• Act as the Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.
• Appoint and manage the performance of the Professional Team.
• Prepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility reports.
• Prepare contract documents and delegate duties while retaining overall responsibility for achievement.
• Prepare budget estimates, cost plans, tendering procedures, and contract arrangements.
• Formulate briefs, fee proposals, and present schemes or services.
• Prepare tendering documents and recommendations for interim payments, assess anticipated final costs, measure work, adjust variations, and prepare final accounts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartership is desired but not essential.
• Experience in design and build forms including JCT contracts.
• Residential, education, existing buildings, and retrofit experience.
• RICS Accredited Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management.
• Competent at MS Office suite including Excel and MS Project.

To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your application today.