COST CONSULTANT/QUANTITY SURVEYOR - CENTRAL LONDON - £65-75,000 BASIC + CAR ALLOWACE & BONUS + NUMEROUS BENEFITSDove & Hawk are working in partnership with an independent property consultancy with expansion plans in place for this year. They are in the process of hiring a Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor at Senior or Associate level with at least 5 years' PQE for the office based in Central London. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working with commercial property investors, developers, owners and occupiers to deliver a full range of construction projects, from refurbishment schemes to new build developments, across the UK. Duties/Functions of the role:Responsibility for providing advice on a wide range of project types and to a variety of clients many of whom are core clients of the business.Covering full pre and post contract duties on projects, tailored to suit clients' specific needs.Understanding clients’ strategic objectives and project specific requirements.Preparation of approximate estimates of cost from initial feasibility through to pre-tender stage. Cash flow forecasting. Advising on procurement optionsAdvising on value engineering opportunitiesPreparation of tender documents with/without quantitiesAdvising on warranties, bonds etc.Managing the tender processes, tender analysis and reporting.Preparing building contractsValuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.Working closely with the Building Consultancy, Investment, Agency and Property Management teams, enabling the firm to provide clients with the latest market knowledge.Developing and managing client relationships.Assisting the Director of the department to manage the team in achieving targets.Requirements of the role:MRICS qualified or similar.5+ PQE with a strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions Strong understanding of standard forms of contract and associated documents, and of contract management/administration processes.Good attention to detail, with a strong numerical and written ability.Able to write clear, concise reports with well-argued conclusions & recommendations. Hold a full UK driving licence.Good knowledge of measurement software and use of on-line portals such as JCT, NBS and BCIS. Salary Budgets: £65-75,000 Basic SalaryCar Allowance Provided, Bonus Scheme, Plus numerous other benefitsRequired working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm - THIS ROLE OFFERS HYBRID WORKINGIf you an experienced Cost Consultant/Quantity Surveyor then we want to hear from you ASAP to discuss your suitability for this role. Apply today, or contact Matthew Squirrell at Dove & Hawk remembering to quote vacancy ref: 10786.