Company Details

• Company: Speyhawk Ltd
• Salary: Up to £85,000 plus
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Cambridge
• Posted: 25/06/2025
• Listed in: Chartered Quantity Surveyor
• Reference: JP897

Job Description

Associate Quantity Surveyor | Senior Project Surveyor | Boutique Cost and Project Management Consultancy

Up to £85,000 plus pension and mileage/business travel covered

Location: Primarily remote with site visits across the UK (South East) as required

• Candidates should reside within an hour's commute of Cambridgeshire or Hertfordshire. While the role is remote, the successful candidate will need to attend monthly meetings in the office and as required. Applications from outside this region will not be considered, as projects are within the Southern Home Counties.

Role Overview

Our client is a privately owned boutique cost management and project management consultancy, primarily serving the private care home sector, with additional work in commercial and private residential projects, including bespoke new build residences. Your commercial expertise will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for care home construction projects valued up to £20m.
• Develop and manage procurement programs and tender processes.
• Monitor and control project cash flows and financial forecasts.
• Evaluate and authorize subcontractor payments and manage contracts.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with external project managers, architects, and engineers to align project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably within the care home, residential, or healthcare sector.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with UK building regulations and standards.

Career Development

• Opportunity to become a significant member of a small business with future directorship potential.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, with the client covering professional fees.

Please upload your CV or apply in confidence through our website, quoting the reference: Associate Quantity Surveyor JP897.