Quantity Surveyor

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Job description

Are you looking to advance your career with the opportunity for fast progression? Do you have a degree in quantity surveying and experience in working in the residential sector? If so, please read on

Following continued growth, the company is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyorwith a 2:1 or above, with considerable experience in the residential sector.

The company is based in West London, with most of their residential projects within Zone 2 in Central London. You will work closely with the Managing Director in the selection, tendering and managing all financial aspects of the projects and there is scope to rapidly progress your career towards Financial Director.

It is currently a small 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 in terms of how they price tenders, as well as how they financially control the running of projects.

They will need to be up to speed with current CDM and H&S regulations and be committed to helping the company pursue their Green Agenda.

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:

Pricing of Tenders ranging from 100k to 2 million
Preparation of estimates and cost plans
Ability to take off and schedule projects from construction drawings
Provide commercial expertise and be responsible for the financial delivery on various projects
Be pro-active in identifying the existence of all variations (changes) to the works in conjunction with other project team members
Valuing site instructionsand day works
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 tendering and cost management processes
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 45-50k Subject to experience
Permanent position after 6 - month probation period
Business travel expenses
Mobile Phone
Pension Contribution
20 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
About the Company

Our clientis a privately-owned high-end building company which specialises in quality residential refurbishment and remodelling projects, alongside exciting commercial contracts.

The Companies vision is to continue achieving quality finishes for clients, whilst helping them reduce the environmental impact of their projects and ensure the finished product meets the highest standards of energy efficiency.

Our client wants to be in the vanguard of this hugely vital growth sector of reducing the environmental impact of the existing housing stock.

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.