Joinery Quantity Surveyor

City Site Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City Site Solutions Ltd. in London is seeking a Joinery Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a small portfolio of £5M–£10M projects from post-contract set-up to final accounts.

You will manage valuations, cashflow, supply chain contracts, variations, CVRs and cost-to-complete reports while working closely with project teams and Tier 1 clients in Central London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QS within a subcontractor environment, ideally joinery multi-trade, fit-out or a specialist trade background.
• Experience commercially managing multiple projects at the same time, in the £5M to £10M value range.
• Strong track record in managing change, variations and final accounts.
• Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors, with an understanding of their commercial processes and expectations.
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC subcontract forms and the Construction Act (payment and pay-less processes).
• Confident negotiator and communicator, comfortable working with both site and commercial colleagues.
• Experience of Central London projects and their logistical and programme constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of a couple of live projects (£5M to £10M), from post-contract set-up through to final account agreement
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and payment applications, and manage cashflow and payment compliance
• Procure, negotiate and administer supply chain and sub-subcontract packages, including orders, subcontract documentation and subcontractor valuations
• Manage change effectively: identify, price, record and negotiate variations, instructions and EOTs, and ensure entitlement is protected and recovered in good time
• Prepare and maintain cost value reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and cost-to-complete reports, and highlight risks and opportunities early
• Work closely with project managers, contracts managers, site teams and design teams to keep commercial and programme matters aligned
• Build strong working relationships with main contractor commercial teams, and negotiate and agree final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual correspondence
• Contribute to tender pricing and handover into delivery where required

Skills

Joinery QS experience

Multi-trade / fit-out background

£5M–£10M project management

Change management

Final accounts

Negotiation & communication

Tier 1 contractor liaison

Central London project exposure

Education

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS or working towards

Job description

Joinery Quantity Surveyor: Multi-Trade / Fit-Out Subcontractor

Location: London (SE1 office), with projects predominantly in Central London

Contract: Permanent, full time

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established multi-trade and fit-out subcontractor delivering projects for Premier League and Tier 1 main contractors across Central London. Following a strong forward order book and planned future workloads, they are looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to the commercial team.

You will take commercial ownership of a small portfolio of projects, typically valued between £5M and £10M. This is a great opportunity for a QS who understands how subcontract work really runs, and who wants to grow with a business that has secured pipeline ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of a couple of live projects (£5M to £10M), from post-contract set-up through to final account agreement
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and payment applications, and manage cashflow and payment compliance
• Procure, negotiate and administer supply chain and sub-subcontract packages, including orders, subcontract documentation and subcontractor valuations
• Manage change effectively: identify, price, record and negotiate variations, instructions and EOTs, and ensure entitlement is protected and recovered in good time
• Prepare and maintain cost value reconciliations (CVRs), forecasts and cost-to-complete reports, and highlight risks and opportunities early
• Work closely with project managers, contracts managers, site teams and design teams to keep commercial and programme matters aligned
• Build strong working relationships with main contractor commercial teams, and negotiate and agree final accounts
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual correspondence
• Contribute to tender pricing and handover into delivery where required

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Proven experience as a QS within a subcontractor environment, ideally joinery multi-trade, fit-out or a specialist trade background
• Experience commercially managing multiple projects at the same time, in the £5M to £10M value range
• Strong track record in managing change, variations and final accounts
• Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors, with an understanding of their commercial processes and expectations
• Working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC subcontract forms and the Construction Act (payment and pay-less processes)
• Confident negotiator and communicator, comfortable working with both site and commercial colleagues
• Experience of Central London projects and their logistical and programme constraints

Desirable

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• MRICS, or working towards it
• Experience on high-profile projects such as sports, hospitality, leisure or commercial fit-out
• Experience across more than one trade package, such as partitions, ceilings, joinery, M&E or finishes

What's on Offer

• Long-term opportunity arising from planned future workloads
• Central London (SE1) office base
• Exposure to prestigious, high-profile projects with Tier 1 clients