Quantity Surveyor

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors.

The Role:

Cumming Group are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in our Dusseldorf office. As part of our ongoing growth in the German Project & Cost Management team, Cumming Group is seeking a forward-thinking Cost Manager in Dusseldorf with expertise in the Construction and Real Estate sectors. You will play a key role in expanding our German portfolio, with a particular focus on the refurbishment and repositioning of existing projects and business development. We are interested in candidates who are passionate about the residential industry, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and possess a strong track record of project delivery

Key Responsibilities:

The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of various projects

Provide cost management services through pre and post contract process

To support clients and the team in client presentation and new works

To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures

Comply with established commercial/procurement/ contractual strategies

Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Develop relationships with clients, consultants and contractors

Drafting, advising and executing the procurement strategies

Preparation of indicative cost budgets and appraisals

Preparation of elemental cost plans

Provide advice and opinion in respect of our client development plans and expectations

Market testing of key elements for the developments

Data analysis on design efficiencies, benchmark comparison

Preparing and issuing tender documents

Running tender processes including managing queries from tendering contractors

Managing change control in accordance with contracts

Producing cost reports and cost forecasting

Assisting project managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events

Advising and liaising with internal project and cost control team

Developing Commercial Strategies

Qualifications:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar technical discipline

Strong technical delivery experience

Experience residential projects desirable

MRICS or working towards Chartered status

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner

Experience of providing procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services

Client facing, ensuring a high standard of delivery

A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.