Quantity Surveyor

FranceAssociates is an award-winning, chartered architectural practice based in Huddersfield, that provides services nationally. The role is very varied, interesting and extremely rewarding, being part of building a person’s life by helping them find, adapt or build new, accessible homes. FA’s list of services includes: Property Finding Suitability Assessments of properties Designing and managing the on-site building process FA are a well-established firm providing professional services to the insurance and legal industry with well over 100 law firm and insurance companies listed as FA’s esteemed clients. Due to an increase in workload, we now have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time position for an experienced Quantity Surveyor , to provide essential financial management to residential type construction projects, assist the busy design office with contract administration of projects and to provide cost exercises to potential projects. We welcome all applicants with more than 3 years’ experience, post qualification. All applicants’ experience (3 years or more) must have been spent in the UK. You must live in the UK to apply for this role. The successful applicant will be: Ideally based within a commutable distance to the Huddersfield office, the probationary period will require you to work full-time at our offices (3-6 months depending on your experience), to gain an understanding of our systems and get to know the team. Be an excellent communicator with experience liaising with all parties. Have a good understanding of RIBA and JCT Contracts. Willing to travel for site visits and meetings. Have a good understanding of preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts. Able to undertake cost exercises for potential projects, undertake valuations for ongoing building projects and provide instructions to contractors as and when they arise. Show a skillset that demonstrates an understanding of buildings and construction methods, along with an understanding of technical drawings and construction. The role will be varied, split between office, home working and visiting sites/properties. The successful applicant will be expected to travel to manage the projects FA have onsite. Salary To be negotiated, to be based on your level of experience and salary expectations, however, a range of £35k-£45k is likely. Circumstances, Qualifications and Experience The successful applicant must already be: Based in the UK. We will not accept any applications from those wishing to travel to the UK in advance of this job opportunity. Ideally located within a commutable location to Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. An accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or similar. Ideally hold or be working towards an appropriate professional body membership or equivalent, such as RICS or CIOB. Strong contractual knowledge of JCT and RIBA Contracts. Proficient in Microsoft packages with a strong focus on Excel and/or other costing software. Able to work unsupervised and maintain projects momentum. Able to manage a client’s expectations and ensure good communication throughout the lifecycle of a building project. Experience within a similar role. Specific Responsibilities and Activities within your role Estimating and preparing cost reports for proposed schemes. Assisting with the tender process, including reviewing the full tender pack. You will be aware of the information and preparation of documents that are required to do so, and will be able to assist in the preparation of schedules for building contractors’ to price from. Reviewing tender analysis received from tender process. You will show experience of negotiating with building contractors and establishing accurate costs once tenders have been returned. Reviewing valuations, applications, and managing procurement payments. Diligently handle all instructions and maintain comprehensive records. Measure and value works carried out on site. Final account preparation. Attending site visits and meetings. Provide contract support to the design team. Take instructions from design team members and work with team members on projects. You will be involved in a number of different projects of varying size, ranging from £150,000 - £2mil, all bespoke, individually designed homes. The ability to make decisions, act on your own initiative and operate in a pro-active way. Good communication is absolutely vital for this role. Be presentable (in person) when meeting clients and able to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly. Current, clean, UK driving license, own personal vehicle to use for site visits. Evidence of your current role/title, job description and salary remuneration will be required, along with at least x2 references from current/previous employers. How to apply Please arrange to send a copy of your CV and covering letter to adminfranceandassociates.co.uk , with an application deadline of Friday the 7th February 2025 to apply.

Location: Huddersfield, GB

Posted Date: 1/20/2025