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Job Description

Client Side - Senior Quantity Surveyor

Liverpool

Full Time – Permanent

Due to ongoing expansion, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Client-Side Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Head Office.

Working as part of our development team, and reporting directly to the Development Director, you will be responsible for running a number of development projects from inception to completion. The projects are predominantly within Purpose Built Student Accommodation and Co-Living developments, as well as a number of commercial development projects.

Downing are a family-owned and market leading real estate investment, development, and management business; highly regarded across both commercial and student accommodation sectors, with more than 35 years of experience. We deliver best-in-class developments, with over £2bn of developments successfully completed to date. We have a further £1.6bn in the pipeline and over £1bn under management.

Roles and Responsibilities

Providing initial cost advice to aid in the assessment of potential PBSA/residential opportunities.

Preparing accurate / detailed cost plans to establish the project budget.

Managing the project cost plan from inception, through contract award, to practical completion.

Ensure risks have been considered / managed and costs are accurate to inform the funding request

Being commercially responsible for on-site schemes, including cost reporting, value engineering, cash flows, dispute resolution, cost control and account management.

Overseeing the production of tender documentation and managing contractor and supply chain relationships

Knowledge of Contraction Contracts especially JCT D&B contracts

Negotiating and overseeing construction contracts, retentions, bonds, warranties and other contractual documents

Agreeing final account in line with the Board approved level Requirements:

Key Requirements

Preferably MRICS Qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.

Experience working within the living sector is desirable but not essential

Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders

Ability to travel throughout the UK with a full driving licence.

Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and within a team

Demonstrable strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with a willingness to participate and present in meetings at various levels.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Car allowance.

25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Pension scheme.

Private medical insurance.

Life Assurance cover.

Employee Assistance Program.

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