Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Central London. This role involves managing cost assessments, budget control, and sub-contractor relationships for residential projects ranging from £5M to £30M. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing systems and processes, contributing to the company's growth while gaining valuable experience in the dynamic London market. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in quantity surveying, preferably in residential construction.
• Strong experience in cost management and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate build cost assessments and manage budget control.
• Prepare tenders and manage sub-contractor accounts through to completion.

Skills

Cost Management

Budget Control

Cost Analysis

Tender Preparation

Sub-Contractor Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Payments System

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Residential Developer) - Central London - £70-80,000 + package

Your new company
We are working with a well-funded Developer who are new to the London Market with a growing pipeline of work across London and the Home Counties. They are in an enviable position of having the ability to move quickly on acquisitions and will want your input on these in addition to the usual commercial function.
You will be bringing knowledge and establishing systems and processes for the business to follow, supporting their growth and growing with the business. Projects will be Residential and include Demo/New Build, Cut & Crave/Permitted Development initially £5M-£30M.

Your role will include:

1. Carrying out accurate build cost assessments; maintain budget control throughout development; and managing cost overruns within tolerance levels.
2. Accurate costing and preparation of budgets for each aspect of site development.
3. Analysing and reporting on costs and cash flow vs budget.
4. Preparing tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials.
5. Evaluating and agreeing variations and instructions.
6. Using a payments system for the payment of sub-contractors and the supply of goods and materials.
7. Management of Sub-Contract accounts through to completion including valuations, payments, variations, forecast final accounts and contractual correspondence.
8. Produce monthly cost reports on time, in conjunction with the Team.

You will have:

1. A Degree (or equivalent).
2. 5 or more years PQE.
3. Previous relevant experience in residential construction ideally with a Developer.

What you need to do now
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