Senior Cost Consultant – AD Progression Path

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Kingston Barnes Ltd

Senior Cost Consultant AD Progression Path

The Company:

Our Clients Consultancy team works 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. They cover all aspects of cost consultancy services on projects and are retained by a wide range of clients across all sectors, working closely with all stakeholders and other team members to deliver best value on all projects, through a proactive and collaborative approach. Whilst they typically cover full pre and post contract duties on projects, services are often tailored to suit a client s specific needs, adopting a flexible approach to ensure the best project outcome.

Their Cost Consultancy service is underpinned by a comprehensive technical knowledge of construction and development processes, the application of established quantity surveying techniques, and strong team and leadership skills. They continuously seek to add value for their clients by engendering an open and honest approach.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Cost Consultant you will also work closely when required with their Building Consultancy, Investment, Agency and Property Management teams, enabling them to provide their clients with the latest market knowledge.

The Cost Consultancy team has a Senior position available immediately in their Bristol Office for an experienced Senior / Associate Director Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, working client side in private practice. Experience acting as Employer s Agent on design and build projects would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible 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.
• Developing and managing client relationships.
• Assisting the Director to manage the team in achieving target and growing the business line.
• A proven track record in ensuring that business operational and financial targets are met.
• Strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions including 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 tender processes, tender analysis and reporting and preparing building contracts typically using standard or amended JCT and NEC forms; and all post-contract quantity surveying services including interim valuations, financial reporting, valuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.
• 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.
• Target driven and able to work at pace.
• You will be RICS qualified or similar.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of measurement software and use of on-line portals such as JCT, NBS and BCIS.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor who are looking to progress into a senior role and further your career to Director level.