Job Description
Talented Quantity Surveyor required on a permanent or freelance basis
We are using all the avenues we have at our disposal to resource an experienced Quantity Surveyor. We represent a main contractor who offers a first class building service to the prime central London residential market. The company enjoys a gilded history with an impressive array of past schemes that form its portfolio of new build, restoration, refurbishments and fit out projects. They specialise in heavy structural alterations to grade 1 and 2 listed building, incorporating exquisite materials, opulent design and installing highly developed bespoke fine-finishes to zero tolerances.
The successful Quantity Surveyor will be involved on schemes from 1m - 12m in value, based around Central & North London and will undertake both pre and post contract commercial duties. Responsibilities will include:
- Sub-contract procurement for all project packages
- Management of subcontract accounts.
- Negotiation of sub-contract terms and conditions.
- Monthly valuations
- Profit planning.
- Identification and valuation of variations.
- Claims notification and generation.
- Detailed monthly cost / value reporting.
- Final Account settlement
- Responsibilities for managing and mentoring junior colleagues.
Background of the Quantity Surveyor
The Quantity Surveyor will have a background and be extremely competent at bringing in a project to commercial budgets.
- Main contracting background within the London market
- Some experience of residential or commercial refurbishments
- Ideally experience on grade listed buildings (not essential)
- Strong communication skills
- Commercially and technically competent.
