Role
Our client is a main contractor based in central London and due to continued growth, they are currently seeking an intermediate/experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their busy team on a permanent basis.
They work for corporate landlords, asset managers, charities, trusts, and freeholders carrying out refurbishment contracts (external, internal, combined), typically on traditional and heritage buildings, plus some modern buildings. They also carry out some commercial and education projects. They work with building surveyors, property consultants, and property managers to execute JCT Contracts (Minor & Intermediate and Design & Build) between the value of £50k to £1.5m.
The position is a client-facing role, so the candidate will be required to interact with clients on a personable basis and manage the projects, along with the other members of the project team, to a successful outcome.
They provide an excellent service to their clients by working as a team and the applicant will be expected to adopt this philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Be commercially alert and able to analyse the financial elements of the project
- Have a good understanding of JCT Minor & Intermediate Contracts, as well as some knowledge of D&B Contracts
- Undertake cost estimating, tendering, planning, procurement, interim valuations, and cost monitoring
- Subcontractor management, prepare Sub-contracts and agree valuations and final accounts
- Prepare schedules of repairs, obtain approval from the CA and let to the subcontractor
- Variation pricing & management
- Manage labour budgets with Contracts Manager & Site Managers
- Provide monthly cost value reporting and cash flow forecasting
- Liaise with Clients, Directors, Contracts Managers, and Site Foreman
- Form and develop sustainable long-term relationships with new and existing Clients
Requirements
- Minimum of three years Main Contractor work experience is essential
- Minimum of three years London work experience is essential
- Construction/Commercial Mgt related qualification is essential
- Have excellent written and spoken English
- Be able to work under your own initiative to deal with several projects
- Have strong negotiation skills
- Be assertive and proactive
- Remain calm under pressure
- Hard-working and efficient
- Able to work well in a team
- IT skills - proficient with Google & Microsoft software esp. Excel
- Experience working on refurbishment projects is an advantage
- Valid Driving Licence is preferred but not essential