Quantity Surveyor

Ealing, London
Hiring People

Our client is a privately-owned high-end building company which specialises in quality residential refurbishment and remodelling projects, alongside exciting commercial contracts within the arts sector.

Following continued growth, the company is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor with considerable experience in the residential sector.

Based in West London, with most of their residential projects within in Central London, you will work closely with the Managing Director in the financial management of the projects. It is currently a business with an incredibly good reputation and client base, a strong dedicated team of tradesmen and the potential to rapidly expand.

The successful candidate will have the ability to think clearly and analytically and be highly competent in the financial control aspects of project management. They will have a good understanding of contractual law and be up to speed with current CDM and H&S regulations.

QS Job Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Technical Qualification
• Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS
• Experience working on residential projects is essential, and you must have a good understanding of construction contracts
• Solid experience of financial management and cost control

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Reviewing estimates and cost plans ensuring full ownership of project budgets
• Ability to take off and schedule projects from construction drawings
• Provide commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery on various projects
• Working closely with site managers to ensure that all variations are captured in a timely manner
• Continued monitoring of actual against budgeted costs using Live Costs software
• Price and agree all project variations
• Submit external valuations, making sure they meet the conditions of the main contract
• Full responsibility for the projects cash position
• Be pro-active in identifying the existence of any “claim” and “extension of time” situations in conjunction with other project team members
• Sub-contractor procurement
• Attend site meetings regularly, prepare project reports and be involved in post contract activities

General Skills:

• Able to build relationships quickly, have strong IT skills (particularly Microsoft Word/Excel) and have a commercial mind-set
• A desire to quickly develop their role and become an essential asset to the Company
• An ability to build and improve systems to streamline the cost management processes
• Excellent attention to detail
• The skillset to work independently, both from home and remotely as the role will not be exclusively office based
• Willingness to travel around London during the day to carry out site inspections and meet with clients

Package:

• Basic Salary £45-55k – Subject to experience
• Business travel expenses
• Mobile Phone and laptop
• Pension Contribution
• 20 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

How to Apply

If this role is of interest and you would like to learn more, please attach your CV to the link provided and the hiring company will be in direct contact.