We are searching for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, who will become an integral part of the organisation, taking advantage of great training and development opportunities, job security, benefits and compensation.
You would work closely with the relevant Directors, Contracts Managers and external contract administrator, architect, client and specialist subcontractors. The QS is responsible for managing all financial aspects of a project, securing the highest quality and standards, whilst ensuring that each project remains commercially viable.
We offer a hybrid working model, offering the autonomy to manage their time effectively, between sites, home and office. The office is based in Isleworth with easy access via public transport into Waterloo and to the M4 and M25 via car.
Benefits:
As well are a competitive salary package and performance-based bonus additional benefits include:
- Hybrid working.
- Flexible hours.
- Informal dress code.
- Company pension contributions.
- Onsite parking.
- Electric vehicle support scheme – with onsite charging points.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Lively company social calendar.
The Quantity Surveyor's role:
- Assisting the project team in the pricing, recording and accounting for variations across multiple projects.
- Responsibility for accuracy of VAT assessments/calculations and long-term secured cashflow documents.
- Managing the handover from estimator of financial information.
- Agreeing package composition, setting and overseeing buying targets.
- Directing the rebid process/pursue commercial package negotiations.
- Producing initial CVR/buying report for each package and prepare relevant documentation.
- Leading financial sections for post tender interviews and pre-order meetings.
- Carrying out financial checks on subcontractors, agreeing detailed T&Cs and preliminaries set-up cost.
- Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts, CVRs, progress report financials.
- Report project cash position (to CM), ensuring up to date PQS/client cost report.
- Monitor and control materials and sundries purchase, negotiating rates, terms and place orders for major materials packages.
- Responsibility for payment schedule, monthly valuations with PQS, monthly valuations with subcontractors and invoice sign off.
- Maintaining VO schedule, ensuring prompt agreement with all relevant parties and highlighting risk to project programme.
- Responsibility for insurance and renewals, including timely warranty procurement.
What will you bring to the Quantity Surveyor role?
- Preferably you will have a relevant degree level qualification and direct QS experience. A full driving licence is also required.
- Strong practical, logical, and methodical approach thinking and problem solving.
- Knowledge of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings, in particular heritage residential properties.
- Proven experience of managing building costs.
- Experience of working with contractors and negotiating contracts to requirements.
- Experience of health and safety management.
- Experience of managing and monitoring a budget and providing required reports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to negotiate and influence.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and trades.
- Knowledge of budget planning and costings.
- Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Office package).
- Knowledge of building contracts (including JCT products) and tendering procedures.
- Experience in creating Bill of Quantities and Schedules of Works.
More about the company:
We are looking for individuals who want to be a part of something bigger than just a construction company. Our mantra is to "always build better" and every member of the organisation contributes to achieving this goal.
We are privileged to work on exciting design-led projects, with positive, challenging, supportive work environments, individualised training programs and a wealth of opportunities for future career progression.
We have a current opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Isleworth. For further information about this position please apply.