Project Surveyor (High End Residential) | £60,000 – £65,000 + package | Permanent | SW London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end residential building contractor in SW London is seeking a Project Surveyor to join their team. The role involves procurement, contract accounting, and maximising gross margins on projects. Applicants should have a degree or relevant qualification, at least 6 years of experience, and strong project management skills. This position offers a salary between £60,000 and £65,000, with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideally Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with reputable main contractor on similar projects.
• Residential project experience, ideally new build and refurbishment.

Responsibilities

• Meet the contract programme and prepare tender packages.
• Maintain records and collate sub-contractor tenders.
• Check and approve sub-contractors’ claims for payments.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting and cost management

Attention to detail

Client-focused communication

Education

Degree or relevant qualifications

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Project management software

Job description

Project Surveyor (High End Residential)

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + package
Location: SW London
Region: London

I have a great opportunity for a Project Surveyor to join a high end residential building contractor on a permanent basis, based in their SW London offices.

The company have been around since the 1980’s, initially carrying out small extensions and alterations within the high end residential sector. Over the years they have continuously evolved, and are one of the most reputable builders in the high end residential sector carrying out prestigious projects to the highest quality.

They carry out new build developments, refurbishment projects, extensions and alterations throughout South West London and the surrounding areas. Regardless of the project, the aim remains the same; to exceed their clients’ high expectations. Client focus and an uncompromising attitude to quality of finish are the driving forces behind the success of their business.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Project Surveyor will be involved in procurement, sub-contracts, contract accounting and valuations, working alongside the Contracts Manager to procure the various items on the project and to bring within budget.

Ultimately the Project Surveyor will be responsible for maximising the gross margin on the company’s building contracts by working with the Contracts Manager, accurately assessing costs during delivery of the contract and in justifying to and claiming from clients all contractual payments due to the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet the contract programme in conjunction with the Critical Path Schedule to prepare and despatch tender packages to sub-contractors
• Maintain all necessary records
• Collate sub-contractor tenders, analyse and after which, in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award sub-contracts
• Check and approve sub-contractors’ claims for payments
• Liaise with sub-contractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract on a regular basis and update the Variations Account with monthly valuations
• Formulate contractual claims for submission
• Submit and agree final accounts
• Prepare monthly valuations and submit for payment under the terms of the contract
• Prepare and submit monthly cost/value reconciliations
• Manage the procurement and buying gains reporting ensuring regular updating as the project progresses and concludes at final account

Experience

• Ideally Degree qualified or other relative qualifications
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience working for a reputable main contractor on similar projects
• Residential project experience, ideally new build and refurbishment
• Able to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Fully conversant with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word & Excel mainly)
• Working knowledge of programming and/or project management software
• Current driving license
• Able to commute to and work in SW London

If you are a Project Surveyor and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob Apps on 07733 529 573