Director - Quantity Surveyor

Tetra Tech Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a Director - Quantity Surveyor to lead their commercial team. You will oversee large residential projects, manage cost managers, and provide strategic cost advice. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in quantity surveying and be proficient in Cost X software. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying.
• Experience on major projects (£50m+).
• Experience with Cost X or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of cost managers.
• Overseeing project delivery for large residential projects.
• Providing strategic cost advice and managing client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Cost Management

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Full membership of RICS and/or CIOB

Tools

Cost X estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

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Tetra Tech’s Cost Consultancy is responsible for some of the most strategically important projects in the UK. We provide our clients with high quality cost advice on the capital and whole life cost of their buildings with an increasing focus on carbon reduction. We are seeking a Director to lead and grow our commercial team in the West Midlands, based in our Birmingham office.

Reporting directly to our Regional Director, you will be an important part of a high-performance multi-disciplinary team utilising the latest technology to deliver cost advice to design colleagues and our clients. You will oversee project delivery (large residential projects), manage the commercial team within the West Midlands, and support the operational part of the team. You will deliver technical excellence and promote learning opportunities to other staff. You will be professionally qualified and assist others in their development. You will also oversee a group of Cost Managers on existing work in the Residential sector and assist growth in Property. You will have the opportunity to develop this role as a trusted advisor for an important growth initiative for the Project & Cost Management business unit.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of cost managers
• Employer’s Agent and/or Contract Administration duties for a variety of projects in residential, advanced manufacturing, aviation and other private sectors
• Leading in all aspects of Cost Management
• Business Development and Business Planning
• Development of cost plans for complex projects utilising Cost X estimating software
• Advising design colleagues on the cost implications of alternative design options
• Monthly reporting on P&L
• Leading Value Engineering and risk workshops and providing strategic cost advice
• Providing strategy procurement advice to clients
• Delivering the full range of construction stage cost management services
• Building relationships with design colleagues, client stakeholders and the contractor
• Full membership of the RICS / CIOB or +10 years’ experience in a specialist subject area
• Experience of utilising Cost X or similar estimating software with Revit models
• Experience of working on major projects (£50m+)
• Ideally experienced in the cost management of NEC3/4 and JCT construction contracts
• Strong communication skills including the ability to manage cost reporting meetings with senior client representatives
• Strong leadership skills
• A collaborative approach including working with large technical teams
• A proven ability to deliver to deadlines
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft software, including Excel, Project and Word
• UK driving licence
• Willingness to complete S/C level of security clearance on appointment (to assist Defence Sector)

Qualifications & Attributes

• Full membership of RICS and/or CIOB or +10 years’ experience in a specialist subject area
• Experience with Cost X or similar estimating software and Revit
• Experience on major projects (£50m+)
• Strong leadership and communication skills

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you balance work and life.