Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece London; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a long-term commercial build in Ashford. You will manage costs from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring profitability and compliance with contract requirements.

The project value is £3,000,000 and involves delivering refurbishment and commercial works. Candidate should have previous QS experience with a main contractor, knowledge of JCT contracts, and strong negotiation and budget-control skills.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial or refurbishment projects over £1,000,000.
• Experience with main contractor environments and pre/post contract tasks.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and cost management.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Commercial management of construction projects.
• Cost planning, valuations, and forecasting.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors.
• Managing variations and final accounts.
• Produce commercial reports and cost analysis.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Budget control

Client liaison

Driving licence

JCT contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Ashford

About the role of Quantity Surveyor

Looking for a quantity surveyor to work on a long term commercial build. The project value is £3,000,000. Looking for someone who has experience delivering commercial, or refurbishment projects at a value over £1,000,000. Working across a range of commercial construction projects, you'll be responsible for managing costs from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and in line with contractual requirements.

Responsibilities of Quantity Surveyor

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Commercial management of construction projects
• Cost planning, valuations, and forecasting
• Procurement and management of subcontractors
• Managing variations and final accounts
• Producing commercial reports and cost analysis
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and project teams

Requirements of Quantity Surveyor

• Previous experience as a QS
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience with a main contractor
• Commercial construction background
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

The project is a commercial build and has a long duration.