We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Senior Surveyor to join our modern, forward-thinking team based in Faversham, Kent.

The position will support us in achieving our ambitious growth plans and play a key part in of the expansion of the business.

Why work for Modus?

Modus is an award-winning, independent Chartered Quantity Surveying practice with offices in Kent, Surrey and London. We provide a full spectrum of Construction Consultancy services across various sectors including residential, education, leisure, commercial, and healthcare for public and private clients. With a focus on delivering high-quality services and building lasting client relationships, we have been recognised for our exceptional performance and industry accolades.

We have achieved steady growth over the last few years and have secured a significant future pipeline of work. We have a diverse portfolio of projects and clients with projects ranging from £500,000 to £50,000,000 in value.

It is our aim to be the region’s go-to construction consultancy, offering a hub for developing the future’s best consultants. Having recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary, refreshed our brand and introduced new service offerings, this is an exciting time to join the Modus team.

About you

• BSc/MSc in quantity surveying or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years’ client-side technical delivery experience
• Worked on a wide range of diverse projects
• Comfortable managing their own projects in both pre and post contract duties
• Confident in a Client-facing role with experience in reporting to Clients
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Support and mentor junior members of staff
• Whilst the ideal candidate will be MRICS, this is not essential, we can assist you in achieving your Chartership
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful and flexible
• Ambitious and goal-oriented with a ‘can-do’ attitude

What will you be doing?

• You will be engaged on a range of projects, working through all stages of the project lifecycle. With our diverse client-base, you will work within various industry sectors with diverse scales and complexities of projects
• You will be supported by the Modus team, supported by both the company Directors and assistant and trainee surveyors
• Proactively drive projects forward, collaborating with Clients and Design Teams
• Provide accurate cost advice and reporting through all stages of the project lifecycle
• Oversee and manage the tender process including the preparation of tender documentation, pre-tender estimates, tender analysis and compilation of contract documents
• Undertake quantification and measurement of construction works including SMM7 and NRM
• Undertake post-contract duties including preparing cost and progress reports, interim valuations, negotiation and agreement of the final account and prepare and negotiate claims for Extensions of Time
• Deal with contractual matters and advise as issues arise
• Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Represent the company in a professional and diligent manner; meet, negotiate and correspond with clients to form strong working relationships
• Contract administration duties including managing a team, chairing meetings and issuing minutes, issuing notices and instructions, reviewing programmes, monitoring progress and issuing monthly reports

What do we offer in return?

• Competitive salary depending upon experience
• Mentoring to achieve MRICS (if required)
• 23 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
• An open-plan, modern office in Faversham with pool table, gym and chillout space
• Flexible working hours (Start work anytime between 8am - 10am)
• A hybrid working (WFH) policy (min 3 days in our Faversham office)
• Regular team lunches and events
• Our office dogs, Rufus & Percy
• The chance to work for an exciting, growing practice

We look forward to receiving your application - you can send your CV directly through LinkedIn, or to info@modusltd.co.uk. For full details about what we do and who we are, please visit modusltd.co.uk.