• Proficiency in CostX and/or other quantity surveying software and tools
• You will have experience in producing elemental cost plans at all design stages for residential projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quantity surveying.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB) or working towards
• Working knowledge of construction costs, contracts, and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Confidence at client meetings
• A full, clean driving license (desirable)

No two days will be the same for our Quantity Surveyors, but your general responsibilities will include: 

Cost Management:

• Lead all aspects of quantity surveying service on the projects. 
• Prepare Order of Cost Estimates and Elemental Cost Plans for construction projects.
• Cost planning using your expertise in CostX.
• Monitoring and controlling cost through the RIBA design stages and will proactively engage with specialists and the market in order to test. 

Tendering and Procurement:

• Develop and manage the tendering process, including preparing tender documentation and evaluating bids.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and ensure best value for money.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain a comprehensive procurement database and records of all tendering activities.

Contract Administration:

• Administer contracts and manage contractual relationships with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review contract documents, including terms and conditions, specifications, and drawings.

Client Liaison:

• Act as a point of contact for clients, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to clients, highlighting project status, financial performance, and risks.

Risk Management:

• Produce detailed costed risk registers for your projects calculating risk in line with NRM1 requirements. 

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in construction laws, regulations, and market conditions.

You will be joining an established and friendly team, with surveying experience ranging from Director to junior level. You will have the potential to grow, as we offer strong training schemes with hopes to get the right individual fully qualified in their field. This will be part of a long-term development plan, tailored to your personal training needs and career  aspirations. Opportunities for development and role diversification are regularly reviewed on a bi-annual basis to ensure your career goals are on track, and we place a strong emphasis on "growing our own talent" - so opportunities for progression are bountiful.

We offer a competitive salary, with great benefits including a pension scheme, relevant professional membership fees paid, personal development, and CPD training courses. Additional benefits, as you progress your career with Rund, include private healthcare and death-in-service benefit.   

Our Southampton office is ideally located just off J5 of the M27, offering quick and easy access from local cities and townships including Winchester, Portsmouth, and Bournemouth. The office is located on the cusp of a nature reserve and offers many exceptional workplace facilities including break-out areas, a boardroom and state-of-the-art coffee-making apparatus, Our Southampton office also boasts a regular social calendar, with recent team socials including a team meal, breakfasts and pub nights.

This is an overview of the job and will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure that the job description fully reflects the responsibilities required of the post holder. Your line manager will discuss with you personally specific detail relating to the responsibilities contained in this job description.