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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in quantity surveying and commercial cost management, with a strong focus on cost estimating, procurement, and client relationship management in the health and life sciences sectors. Proven ability to mentor junior colleagues and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
MRICS-Qualified Quantity SurveyorCost Estimating ExpertiseDigital Cost Management PlatformsProject Management from Concept to CompletionClient Relationship Development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimatingFeasibility AssessmentsBenchmark AnalysesCost PlansProcurement ActivitiesTender EvaluationContract ManagementValue EngineeringWhole-Life CostingCost Control
Soft Skills
MentoringRelationship BuildingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
CostX5D BIM
Certifications & Qualifications
MRICS QualificationEquivalent Professional Qualification
Industry Keywords
Health SectorLife SciencesResearchHealthcare EnvironmentsConstruction Projects
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead quantity surveying and commercial cost management services for clients across the health, life sciences, research, and related sectors
- Develop detailed cost estimates, feasibility assessments, benchmark analyses, and comprehensive cost plans
- Drive procurement activities, evaluate tenders, negotiate contractor proposals, and manage contract changes and variations
- Provide proactive cost control throughout construction and handover
- Advise clients on value engineering and whole-life costing opportunities
- Build relationships across design, engineering, and project delivery teams
- Mentor and support the development of junior colleagues
- Collaborate across the UK and Europe from early-stage design through project delivery
Requirements
What you’ll need- MRICS-qualified Quantity Surveyor, an equivalent professional qualification, or substantial relevant commercial experience
- Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects
- Experience in research, life sciences, or healthcare environments would be advantageous
- Strong cost estimating expertise
- Solid understanding of industry rates, benchmarking methodologies, and cost databases
- Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through to completion
- Experience developing trusted client relationships
- Experience using digital cost management platforms such as CostX and 5D BIM
- Willingness to embrace new technologies and ways of working
Benefits
Comp & perks- Skills-based career development approach
- Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
- Supportive workplace focused on empowering employees
- Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Mentoring and support for junior colleagues