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If you are a talented individual, seeking an opportunity to grow in a career which can lead to the top of the profession, Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (TFT) would love to hear from you.

TFT offers a supportive working environment advising some of the most well-known names in global real estate. TFT wants its people to succeed and grow and so support is tailored to the individual, helping them do more of what they enjoy. Inside TFT is a world of opportunity, to spread your wings and be part of a 40-year success story.

If you would like to bring your skills to TFT and would like to have an informal discussion, in confidence, please call either Lorna Melton-Scott or Christine Keates Lewis on 020 3479 7777.

To apply for the vacancy listed below, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]

Strictly no agencies.

Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor

Job title: Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor
Department: Midlands (Birmingham)
Reports to: Partner in Charge and Head of Cost Consultancy

Job purpose

A new opportunity to become part of the expanding quantity surveying team within our established project consultancy teams, to enhance and support the main business’ growth plans. You will work as part of the Cost Consultancy team, providing high calibre professional advice to key clients.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to develop a successful service in a new region and to grow with the business.

Reporting lines and key relationships.

Reporting to Partner in Charge and Head of Cost Consultancy.

Context

Tuffin Ferraby Taylor is a professional building consultancy with over 43 years in business.  We are enjoying the success achieved through becoming one of the largest independent practices of our kind. We have over 120 partners and employees operating from a network of offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Guildford, London, Manchester and Edinburgh.

TFT has successfully developed a Cost Consultancy service line in the south east and as part of the business growth aspirations, are looking to build upon these successes in the Midlands.

Key accountabilities

1.0  To deliver cost planning and cost management services in relation to construction projects and in support of the Cost Consultancy team in the Midlands and London.
2.0  To deliver and develop the cost consultancy service line in the Midlands and support Cost Consultancy growth. Expand the existing offer to key clients within residential, office, retail and industrial portfolios.
3.0  Help expand the cost consultancy service line within TFT.

Performance criteria

1.0  Sound knowledge of building contracts
2.0  Ability to meet and exceed fee targets
3.0  Experience in the commercial, residential, Industrial and retail sector.
4.0  Ability to demonstrate experience of good client relationship management and self management
5.0  Proven track record of delivery of successful delivery of commercial cost consultancy at a high level as well as a recognised profile in the area

Skills and behaviour

1.0  BSc Quantity Surveying (minimum of 2:1)
2.0  MRICS qualified
3.0  Deliver services with autonomy and engender confidence in clients
4.0  Must be a good team player but able to work independently
5.0  Confident, client facing communicator both verbally and in writing
6.0  Commercially focussed:
6.1  Capable of developing contacts to win new business (particularly in the Midlands)
6.2  Socially adept and ability to network at business development events
7.0  Leadership qualities to assist in team and office growth
8.0  Be involved in creating successful new and existing client relationships through networking and business development

Package indicators

–  Competitive salary
–  Generous car allowance
–  Benefits: Fee Plus bonus scheme, company mobile phone,  Private Health Care, Personal Accident cover, Life Assurance, Season Ticket Loan and Cyclescheme after probationary period, Child care vouchers, 25 days holiday and access to company pension scheme on completion of probationary period.