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Quantity Surveying Jobs
Are you a Quantity Surveyor in search of your next role? We’re on the lookout for Quantity Surveyors for our North West operations.
Walker Sime is a Manchester-based construction consultancy firm that was founded in 1999 by Dez Walker and Jon Sime, and now employs over 80 team members. Our work has shaped some of the most prominent developments across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond.
Our core focus is on the successful delivery of projects for our clients. We achieve this aim by listening carefully to our clients about what they envisage for their project. From there, we assign the right team members from our curated list of surveyors, so that they fit the requirements in terms of skills and specialisms, to achieve the maximum outcome of the project.
The services we provide to our clients include:
- Bills of quantities
- Construction design management
- Project management
- Quantity surveying
- Quantity surveying infrastructure
Of course, none of what we do could be possible without our employees. So if you’re thinking of joining us, let us give you a flavour of what you can expect.
Aside from working on a varied mix of creative briefs that will spark curiosity, enthusiasm and an unrivalled sense of job satisfaction, we can also promise an employee-centric mantra to how we operate.
We’re proud to go much further than being compliant with the law when it comes to employee wellbeing. As well as having a full accreditation of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, we are a Signatory to the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark. We were also voted as Property Weeks ‘Best Places to work in Property 2019’, and we won a social value bronze award from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.
Walker Sime has also been involved in numerous charity and community projects over the years and has a strong stance when it comes to our environmental policy. So in essence, we care about the world around us just as we do our employees, and we hope you’ll share our vision too.
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We’re particularly interested in recruiting senior Quantity Surveyors, but we’re equally keen to discover talent within all levels of the field, including Assistant Quantity Surveyors as mentioned above.
If you’re interested in one of our quantity surveyor jobs, give us a call on +44 (0) 161 872 9955, or drop us your CV and a covering letter to hello@walkersime.co.uk and we’ll be in touch.
We offer our employees:
- A competitive salary
- Bonuses based on company performance
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday rising to 28
- Death in service benefit
- Flexible working
- Health insurance
- Income protection
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Perkbox
- The chance to buy and sell annual leave
What to expect as a QS working at Walker Sime
Quantity Surveyor Job Description Leeds & Manchester
Looking for your next opportunity in quantity surveying? Look no further than Walker Sime, a leading construction consultancy firm based in both Manchester and Leeds, with operations throughout the North West. Whether you are looking for QS jobs in Leeds or Manchester, we’re looking to grow our experienced team of senior quantity surveyors, and would love to hear from you.
At Walker Sime, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to our clients by carefully listening to their needs and matching them with the right team members based on skills, experience, and specialisations. We offer a wide range of services including bill of quantities, project management, construction design management, and more.
As an employee-centric organisation committed to creating a positive work environment for all of our quantity surveyors and team members, Walker Sime also places great importance on community and environmental initiatives. Whether you are looking for your next career move or a fulfilling place to work, we invite you to join the Walker Sime team and help us shape some of the most impactful developments in our region.
The role of a Quantity Surveyor can best be summed up as a custodian of cost on a building or civil engineering project. While the phrase ‘no two days are the same’ can be used to describe various job roles, in the case of a Quantity Surveyor this couldn’t be a more accurate statement.
It is possible to work anywhere in the world with quantity surveyor qualifications. However, in Manchester and beyond our projects span the likes of hotels, industrial units, tourist attractions, retail complexes, residential developments, airport expansions, renewable energy, leisure facilities and much more.
A Quantity Surveyor will work between the office and on-site, their main responsibilities are not limited to but include:
- Attend Client briefing meetings alongside the Senior/Principal/Associate Director
- Review current scope of works
- Cost planning preparation including inputting, measuring, issuing and presenting
- Review contractors proposals in detail including costs and quantities
- Clarify and issue tender addendums if required
- Meet contractors and discuss their proposals and our role
- Review, query and agree contract sum
- Prepare contract documents and ensure the contractors understand the importance of these
- Ensure the contract documentation is signed and in place before commencement on site
- Run and manage the projects from conception to completion, ensuring control of costs on the scheme on behalf of the client
- Attend Client briefing meetings alongside the Senior/Principal/Associate Director
- Review current scope of works
- Cost planning preparation including inputting, measuring, issuing and presenting
- Review contractors proposals in detail including costs and quantities
- Clarify and issue tender addendums if required
- Meet contractors and discuss their proposals and our role
- Review, query and agree contract sum
- Prepare contract documents and ensure the contractors understand the importance of these
- Ensure the contract documentation is signed and in place before commencement on site
- Run and manage the projects from conception to completion, ensuring control of costs on the scheme on behalf of the client
If you’re looking for a career in quantity surveying, there’s a lot to consider. Quantity surveyors are an essential part of any construction project, and they play a vital role in ensuring that everything runs smoothly and on budget.
There are many reasons to consider a career in quantity surveying.
In addition to being well-paid, quantity surveying is also a very stable profession. The demand for quantity surveyors has been growing steadily in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue well into the future. If you’re looking for a strong and secure career, then quantity surveying could be the perfect choice for you.
Another reason that so many people choose to become quantity surveyors is because of the growth potential in the field. With a growing population and a booming construction industry, there are countless opportunities for career growth in the quantity surveying field. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking to make a change later on down the road, quantity surveying has something to offer everyone.
So if you’re interested in working in construction and helping to manage projects from start to finish, a career in quantity surveying could be the perfect choice for you. Whether you live in Manchester, Leeds, or beyond, there are plenty of opportunities waiting for talented and dedicated professionals like you. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today.
Quantity surveyor jobs offer a wide range of exciting opportunities, with varied responsibilities depending on your level and experience.
Some of the key responsibilities for quantity surveyors include estimating costs, keeping track of budgets and expenses, managing contracts, overseeing project design and development, working with subcontractors and clients, analyzing data and trends, and providing input on project design and development. Whether you are a recent graduate seeking an entry-level quantity surveying position or a seasoned professional looking for your next career challenge, there are many rewarding opportunities available in the field of quantity surveying.
As a Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:
- providing accurate cost estimates for construction projects
- working with architects and engineers to ensure project costs are accurately reflected in plans and designs
- preparing tender documents and evaluating bids from contractors
- negotiating contract terms with contractors
- managing construction budgets and ensuring projects
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Leeds & Manchester
Quantity surveying is a complex operation that requires many areas of talent to execute to a high standard in line with our client’s expectations.
That’s why we’re also interested in hearing from Assistant Quantity Surveyors who can provide cost and procurement management support to our senior team members. If you have the qualifications and experience to assist with the above criteria, then please get in touch.
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If you’re interested in quantity surveyor jobs in Leeds, you’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of opportunities available.
There are many different types of quantity surveyor jobs available in our Leeds offices, with the roles we’re hiring for including quantity surveyor, site quantity surveyor, senior quantity surveyor, cost managers and more. If you are a qualified Quantity Surveyor in search of a fresh challenge with one of the North West’s most dynamic firms, then we’d like to hear from you.
If you’re just starting out in your career as a quantity surveyor, there are assistant and entry-level roles available that can provide you with valuable on-the-job experience. There are also many opportunities for quantity surveyors who are looking to progress their careers and take on more responsibility.
Give us a call on +44 (0) 161 872 9955, or drop us your CV and a covering letter to hello@walkersime.co.uk and we’ll be in touch.
