THE ROLE
My client, a large and well established firm of construction consultants (PQS) are now seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, ideally MRICS qualified from just chartered level upwards to join them in Paris France.
You will need to have good French and English for this role to be able to deal with both French and internation clients, understand contracts etc.
You will have the opportunity of working on high value projects across a wide range of sectors including residential, mixed use, commercial offices, data centres, hotels and more.
Duties will be on both pre contract and post contract work including preparing budget estimates, financial plans, client reports, support tend evaluation, selection of contractors, contract administration and contract documentation, bills of quantities etc.
You will have the opportunity of working on new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects.
They are keen to find an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who is keen to help towards the continued growth of this office.
THE COMPANY
My client is an international firm of PQS with a good range of clients mainly in the private and public sectors.
They provide both cost management and project management services to a range of clients.
THE CANDIDATE
You will ideally be a Chartered Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a firm of PQS.
You will need to be MRICS qualified from just chartered level upwards.
You will have a BSc or MSc or similar Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or other similar subject which may be RICS accredited.
You will have good pre and post contract QS experience.
You should be able to work as part of a friendly team.
You should have a stable work record.
You must have excellent French and English both written and spoken along with good IT skills.
Salary is in the region of Euro 55000 to Euro 75000 plus RICS fees, pension contribution, discretionary bonus etc.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, the Quantity Surveyor Apprentice will assist the team in delivering the planned works programme, responsive repairs and projects to both housing and corporate building stock.
This will include but will not be limited to:
Undertake the Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying on a day release basis
Support the team in the preparation of formal contract documentation to be included in tender packages for various projects throughout Property Assets
With supervision carry out property surveys, attention meetings and prepare drawings, surveys and contract details in connection with the preparation of tender documentation for the Council’s diverse property portfolio
The role will work on both pre and post contract duties
Assist in the day to day running of the departments contract administration, tenant consultation and correspondence
Attend project/site meetings and take minutes
Prepare asset valuations, with guidance, including depreciation calculations to determine insurance re-instatement values of Council owned properties across the district
The successful candidates will fit seamlessly into our busy team.Training:Chartered surveyor (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours) Apprenticeship Standard:
You will attend London South Bank University 1 day per week for your study day
The onsite University training will be based at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus
Training Outcome:
Working within the public sector, it's usually possible to move between local authorities, universities, hospital trusts and government posts to gain broader experience and advance to a more senior position
Most large organisations have formal channels of promotion for surveyors who take on increased technical and managerial responsibility
With experience, you may progress to full project management, taking responsibility for the planning, control and coordination of projects from inception to completion. Success in these roles can bring the opportunity to be a departmental head or manager in the public sector and, in private practice, a director or partner
You may choose to specialise and become an expert in one particular area, such as building defects or sustainability, or in a specific sector such as residential or retail. Another option, once you're chartered, is to set up your own private practice
Employer Description:Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client, an established firm of PQS now seeks a CHARTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR / COST MANAGER to join them at ASSOCIATE level working in client offices based at Stansted airport.
This is a slightly hybrid role as you will be expected on site 3 days per week.
They are keen to find an ambitious ideally MRICS qualified Quantity Surveyor who has experience of driving early cost estimates, tenders and contract management on major airport related projects.
The ideal candidate would be keen to work on a good variety of airport related projects for buildings and infrastructure.
You will be involved in all aspects of the PQS role doing both pre and post contract work.
My client is keen to find someone who has excellent client facing skills.
THE COMPANY
My client is a large firm of PQS with a good range of clients working on very high value and varied projects across most sectors.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be ideally be an MRICS qualified Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a firm of PQS. You may alternatively be working towards MRICS status or have good post graduation PQS experience but not have become chartered.
You will need to have good pre and post contract experience.
My client would prefer candidates with previous experience of airport or airport related projects but other infrastructure and large buildings may be acceptable.
Experience of cost estimates, tenders and contract management on major projects is essential.
Good client facing skills is essential.
You should have a stable work record.
Experience of working in the UK is required.
You must have excellent English both written and spoken along with good IT skills.
Salary is in the region of £7000 to £80000 plus RICS fees, pension contribution, discretionary bonus along with excellent prospects to move up to Associate Director.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
The apprentice will receive a diverse workload with projects ranging from £100k-£50m. A project manager will support them in their day-to-day duties as well as monitor their development. The role will include:
Reviewing and updating templates
Recording actions and minutes
Assisting in surveys and inspections
Assisting in report writing
Assisting with tender documentation
Collation of contract documentation
Attending site meetings
Assisting in valuations
Training:The apprentice will study towards becoming a Chartered Surveyor (degree) (level 6/bachelor's degree). This will be achieved by taking one day per week as a study day.
Training Outcome:Once the apprenticeship is complete, the successful candidate will have many options regarding how they wish to progress their career. MAC will review each individual's development needs to understand the apprentice's goals. We will then create a bespoke training plan to achieve these.
The career development opportunities are endless and MAC will support each candidate to achieve their goals.Employer Description:At MAC we are committed to a grassroots approach of developing and mentoring future talent. We are looking for ambitious talent to join our company on our apprenticeship programme, which provides entry level into the construction industry and the opportunity to fast track your career as a chartered surveyor.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 8.30am to 5.00pm.
1 day per week to be taken as study day.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working....Read more...
THE ROLE
My client, a large and well established firm of construction consultants (PQS) are now seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor with around 12 months or more QS experience to join them in Paris France.
You will need to have good French and English for this role to be able to deal with both French and internation clients, understand contracts etc.
You will have the opportunity of working on high value projects across a wide range of sectors including residential, mixed use, commercial offices, data centres, hotels and more.
Duties will be on both pre contract and post contract work including preparing budget estimates, financial plans, client reports, support tend evaluation, selection of contractors, contract administration and contract documentation, bills of quantities etc.
You will have the opportunity of working on new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects.
They are keen to find an ambitious Graduate Quantity Surveyor who is keen to work towards becoming chartered with the RICS.
THE COMPANY
My client is an international firm of PQS with a good range of clients mainly in the private and public sectors.
They provide both cost management and project management services to a range of clients.
THE CANDIDATE
You will ideally be a Graduate Quantity Surveyor who is currently working for a firm of PQS.
You will need to have at least 1 years' or more PQS experience doing both pre and post contract duties and this may be post graduation or you may have worked for a PQS firm during your Degree.
You will have a BSc or MSc or similar Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or other similar subject which may be RICS accredited.
You will either be working towards taking the APC or you will be keen to start working towards becoming chartered.
You should be able to work as part of a friendly team.
You should have a stable work record.
You must have excellent French and English both written and spoken along with good IT skills.
Salary is in the region of Euro 36000 to Euro 50000 plus RICS fees, pension contribution, discretionary bonus etc.
Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.....Read more...
Working within the Property Assets team and reporting to the Quantity Surveyor, the Building Surveyor Apprentice will assist the team in delivering planned works and responsive repairs to both housing and corporate stock. This will include but not limited to:
Undertake the Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, on a day release basis.
Assist the team in preparing and managing formal contract work.
With supervision, carry out property surveys, attend meetings and prepare drawings, surveys and contract details under supervision. All of this work will be carried out in connection with the Council’s diverse property portfolio. The role will work on both pre and post-contract duties.
Assist in the day-to-day running of the department's contract administration, tenant consultation and correspondence.
Involvement in all stages of work from initial definition through to completion.
Training:
You will attend London South Bank University 1 day per week for your study day.
The onsite university training will be based at London South Bank University, Southwark Campus.
Training Outcome:Working within the public sector, it's usually possible to move between local authorities, universities, hospital trusts and government posts to gain broader experience and advance to a more senior position.
Most large organisations have formal channels of promotion for surveyors who take on increased technical and managerial responsibility.
With experience, you may progress to full project management, taking responsibility for the planning, control and coordination of projects from inception to completion. Success in these roles can bring the opportunity to be a departmental head or manager in the public sector and, in private practice, a director or partner.
You may choose to specialise and become an expert in one particular area, such as building defects or sustainability, or in a specific sector such as residential or retail. Another option, once you're chartered, is to set up your own private practice.Employer Description:Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Measurement of quantities for construction projects in accordance with recognised industry standards
Collection, analysis and reporting of cost data
Assisting project teams in contract administration and commercial management of projects
Document management and control
Arithmetic and basic checking of work undertaken by others
Working to budgets and timescales
Training:You will study a Chartered Surveyor Degree level apprenticeship to achieve the BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying at the University of Salford. This will be part-time over five years (usually day-release).Training Outcome:Following successful completion of the apprenticeship it is expected that you will progress to Assistant Quantity Surveyor level and above.Employer Description:Corderoy is an independently owned private quantity surveying practice, providing independent cost consultancy to the construction sector since 1780.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week (inclusive of day-release requirements). Exact hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
Assisting the Asset Manager with a mixed residential and commercial portfolio
Organising minor and major works and supervising contractors
Undertaking property inspections
Liaising with property management accounts department
Liaising with landlord clients
Liaising with tenants
General office administration
Residential lettings
Training:
Apprentices will be required to complete a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours) or (where the apprentice already holds a Level 6 degree and subject to an assessment of prior learning) an RICS accredited Post Graduate Diploma or MSc that states it is linked to this apprenticeship
Training at workplace - Distance Learning
On the job training to be provided by James & Sons
Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the next stage would be to undertake the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), leading to qualification as an RICS Chartered Surveyor.Employer Description:James & Sons is a long established firm of chartered surveyors and valuers based in Poole and operating mainly in the Dorset and Hampshire region.
The firm was established in 1873 and our reputation is based on a sound professional approach and extensive local knowledge.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
You will be working in the small but busy Business Boating Team as part of the wider Investment and Commercial directorate; you’ll support the management of our commercial estate- working with businesses operating directly on the canal network. You’ll help grow income, develop business opportunities, and protect the integrity of our waterways. The role holder will effectively and efficiently help the team to manage, promote and develop business initiatives and property assets to contribute financially to the Trust whilst supporting its aims to increase the number of people using the waterways whilst protecting the integrity of the network.
Supporting with the estate management of the Business Boating
Portfolio with opportunities to work with other teams.
Contributing to the Business Boating Team’s annual delivery targets.
Assisting in property inspections and measuring.
Assisting with internal property valuations in compliance with the Charities Act.Collecting and recording land and property
information from site visits and other sources.
Assisting in formal report writing and review.
Attending business networking and development opportunities.
Undertaking formal training and Continual Professional Development activities to support qualification as a Chartered Surveyor; sharing best practice with colleagues.
Depending on your location, work will involve travel across our network, so you may be occasionally working away from home or outside the usual working hours. No two days are the same! See our network here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).
If you are looking to develop a professional career as a Chartered Surveyor focussing primarily in the leisure sector, this opportunity is for you. Position is available to commence in either September 2025 or March 2026.Training:The apprenticeship is expected to take 5-6 years (depending on experience) and is split over 2 areas (subject to satisfactorily meeting the learning requirements):
Level 6 Batchelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Real Estate Management, RICS accredited.Apprentices will be required to complete a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours) or (where the apprentice already holds a Level 6 degree and subject to an assessment of prior learning) an RICS accredited Post Graduate Diploma or MSc.
Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
As a Trust apprentice, you will complete your apprenticeship training both on and off-the-job, including regular attendance at our partner education institute. All learning related travel costs are paid for by the Trust.
Whilst on-the-job, you will work with supportive colleagues to get the best out of your apprenticeship meeting online and face to face. Regular onsite inspections, in-house training and attending meetings will help you build your experience alongside your training programme.Training Outcome:
We are fully committed to supporting all of our apprentices during their training
We truly value their contribution to the Trust and plan our recruitment to match progression opportunities
Once the apprenticeship is completed and your work on site is to a satisfactory level, we aim to offer ongoing employment opportunities with us
Employer Description:We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to walk, jog, bike, boat and rest. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.Working Hours :Your working week will be Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7.00am - 5.00pm, depending on the shift patterns of colleagues.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Awareness of property,Ability to travel....Read more...
Generating weekly revenue and cost reports
Controlling submissions of daily completed jobs
Producing ‘Schedule of Rates’
Reconciling Subcontractor costs and preparing payment certificates
Liaising with Operations and Planning to monitor job progress and scope changes
Reviewing scheme works to ensure targets are on track to be achieved
Pricing completed jobs for high-volume works
Developing relationships with clients to reduce 'Work In Progress' days
Analysing of weekly and monthly cost and revenue data
Training:Training for your Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician qualification will take place at the Anglia Ruskin University campus in Peterborough on a weekly, day release basis. Training Outcome:After completing Level 4, you will move on to the Level 6/BSc Construction Quantity Surveyor apprenticeship (3 years).
Upon full completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to apply for Chartered status through the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).
You will also achieve industry certificates in the Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) and Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS).Employer Description:Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.Working Hours :Working week to be confirmed upon successful application.
The role will be a minimum of 30 hours per week.Skills: Inquisitive,Enthusiastic,Willing to learn....Read more...
Carrying out thorough financial negotiations.
Form close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Undertake site visits to understand the full scope of the worksWork with the project delivery team to formulate a realistic budget for schemes to maximise revenue, profit and reputation.
Agree and submit monthly interim valuations and final accounts to ensure timely processing of client invoicing and payment applications.
Identify, prepare, submit and agree early warning notices and compensation events as required under NEC contract to ensure that any changes to original quotations are factored in.
Training:The training will take place at NTU City campus. Apprentices will need to attend on a day release basis, one day per week for in person teaching.Training Outcome:Apprentices will complete the full degree and complete the APC process with RICS to become a fully chartered surveyor. Employer Description:We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.
https://stonbury.com/who-we-areWorking Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills....Read more...
Working closely with a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager
Become familiar with and develop your understanding of current challenges to the construction industry applying the lessons learned to your day-to-day project delivery.
Develop an understanding of areas such as modern methods of construction and pre-manufactured value
Develop communication skills, both internally and externally, written and verbal
Understand any commercial documents relevant to your project including appointments, scope of services and fee cashflows
Actively embrace our share and learn values and culture and promote with your peer group
Develop relationships with the appropriate level representative for your clients and other professional team members
Proactive development of the gaps in your knowledge of the project lifecycle
Be able to produce and maintain a project development programme with guidance from others
Understand the critical success factors, for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and be able to manage your role as part of these stages
Training:
You will achieve a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc (Hons) Construction Management
You’ll study using UCEM’s state-of-the-art online learning environment and digital library, supported with guidance from highly experienced tutors
Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree and the structured workplace learning you will undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence leading to registration with the RICS as a Chartered Surveyor
Training Outcome:
Once qualified, progression through the Cast career development programme (Assistant to Director)
Employer Description:Join us and drive change within the residential-led development and construction industry. Our mission is to drive industry change, deliver better outcomes and create future places. With us you can be part of the solution to the housing and environmental crises in the UK.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Microsoft 365,High standards of literacy,High standards of numeracy....Read more...
