Dove & Hawk are working in partnership with an independent property consultancy with expansion plans in place for this year. They are in the process of hiring a Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor at Senior or Associate level with at least 5 years' PQE for the office based in Central London. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working with commercial property investors, developers, owners and occupiers to deliver a full range of construction projects, from refurbishment schemes to new build developments, across the UK.

Duties/Functions of the role:

• Responsibility for providing advice on a wide range of project types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the business.
• Covering full pre and post contract duties on projects, tailored to suit clients' specific needs.
• Understanding clients' strategic objectives and project specific requirements.
• Preparation of approximate estimates of cost from initial feasibility through to pre-tender stage.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Advising on procurement options
• Advising on value engineering opportunities
• Preparation of tender documents with/without quantities
• Advising on warranties, bonds etc.
• Managing the tender processes, tender analysis and reporting.
• Preparing building contracts
• Valuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.
• Working closely with the Building Consultancy, Investment, Agency and Property Management teams, enabling the firm to provide clients with the latest market knowledge.
• Developing and managing client relationships.
• Assisting the Director of the department to manage the team in achieving targets.

Requirements of the role:

• MRICS qualified or similar.
• 5+ PQE with a strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and associated documents, and of contract management/administration processes.
• Good attention to detail, with a strong numerical and written ability.
• Able to write clear, concise reports with well-argued conclusions & recommendations.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of measurement software and use of on-line portals such as JCT, NBS and BCIS.

Salary Budgets: £65-75,000 Basic Salary
Car Allowance Provided, Bonus Scheme, Plus numerous other benefits

Required working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm - THIS ROLE OFFERS HYBRID WORKING

If you an experienced Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor then we want to hear from you ASAP to discuss your suitability for this role. Apply today, or contact Matthew Squirrell at Dove & Hawk remembering to quote vacancy ref: 10786.

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