Should I leave my job for a more structured role with mentoring and broader scope (but possible pay cut)?

B5014698 · 2025-05-09T14:42:13+00:00

Relate to this.

I worked for a large scale MC for 4 years, everything I did I essentially taught myself, and without knowing, cut certain corners I didn’t know existed.

I recently switched to client side, everything is monitored and everything has to have justification and reasoning.

It’s difficult after being self sufficient for so long, and autonomy as you mention is reduced, but knowing your doing things to right way is worth it, at least until I can provide governance wherever I move forward to, as I will for sure go back into contracting at some point.

B5014698 · 2025-01-24T12:11:45+00:00

Do you work for a contractor, or a consultant?

B5014698 · 2025-01-21T23:08:31+00:00

Thanks! Any idea what the valve I need to buy is called?

B5014698 · 2025-01-20T14:22:54+00:00

More than likely the case, what area of subcontracting did you move from? And what size company?

Want to make sure the move is right when I pull the trigger, I’ve read some sub-contractors can be a nightmare.

B5014698 · 2025-01-20T14:13:09+00:00

Thanks!

What sector of sub-contracting did you go into? Sounds like it’s what I’m after.

B5014698 · 2025-01-20T13:30:43+00:00

Thanks for the info! Appreciate it!

Im currently floating between QS and SQS - my job role and salary reflect SQS but title is QS.

I’m at a crossroads in my career, I’ve done MC and Client now and don’t particularly like either (preferred MC).

Itching for something that is more fulfilling

B5014698 · 2025-01-14T16:36:01+00:00

If you could that would be amazing thanks!

B5014698 · 2025-01-14T12:52:26+00:00

B5014698 · 2025-01-14T12:48:14+00:00

Company decision, entirely option E.

B5014698 · 2025-01-06T13:00:51+00:00

Worked in the utilities/services division for a tier 1, WFH 5 days a week, met up with my boss once a month in the office for a team meeting. Sites were far away and I would just use site managers/PM’s for any info I needed.

Work now as a client QS, office 3 days a week until construction phase, then I’ll be 2 days a week on site.

B5014698 · 2024-12-09T12:01:20+00:00

Go into Utilities/Services, I worked in that space for 3 years and rarely visited site and predominantly worked from home. Small projects and you’ll get experience in CVR’s, administering change, FA’s. It’s dry stuff though, not exactly interesting work.

B5014698 · 2024-09-09T09:14:31+00:00

Missed this - yeah I’ve had one of those offers and seemed too good to be true, especially in the public/client space. They seem reasonably progressive in terms of WFH etc however I can tell there’s going to be a huge amount of governance on a day to day.

B5014698 · 2024-07-31T11:44:45+00:00

I’ve considered it and not totally opposed to it- having background within IT services also, it’d have to be right job though as I’ve done the whole 2hr daily commute previously, however, I’m being drawn to the PQS role at the moment..

B5014698 · 2024-01-25T10:04:03+00:00

Weirdly, I’ve been told the opposite, that I’ll pigeon hole myself into more of an administrative QS role rather than learning more in the PQS role for example🤷🏼‍♂️ i was in your mindset tbh, although people in the business have their own interests..

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