Quantity Surveyor

HR GO Recruitment; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial aspects of a large residential project in Chigwell. The role involves both site and office work, focusing on maximising project efficiency and managing financial aspects, while ensuring adherence to best practices. Candidates should be qualified to HND or degree level and possess strong communication and numerical skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or willing to work towards it.
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Maximise commercial control of each project while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and manage project budget costs, forecasts, and invoices.
• Handle variations and ensure documentation for full revenue recovery.

Skills

Communication

Numerical

Customer Service

Education

HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting a site based Quantity Surveyor in Chigwell, Essex to support the commercial aspects of project delivery on a large residential project. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will assist project teams with commercial, financial, and contract-related matters, ensuring industry best practices are followed. This role will be both site and office based.

Main Duties:

• Commercial Project Management: Maximise the successful running and commercial control of each project, ensuring they are delivered cost-effectively and in accordance with contract conditions.
• Tender Review: Carefully review tender documents to identify requirements and potential risks.
• Scheduling and Budgeting: Create schedules of works and budgets and quantify the Bill of Quantities when required.
• Client Interaction: Attend meetings with clients and their representatives, presenting the company's position.
• Procurement: Manage procurement of sub-contract packages, labour-only packages, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery to meet project schedules.
• Reporting: Prepare and manage project budget costs, monthly forecast reports, and periodic valuations and invoices.
• Variation Management: Handle variations and ensure all additional works are recorded and adequately documented for full revenue recovery.
• Team Support: Provide guidance and advice to other project team members, monitor and manage workload for direct reports, and develop their performance.
• Qualified to HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong numerical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel between sites.

Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or willingness to work towards it.

• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• Proactive problem solver with innovative thinking.

For more information, please call 07702 696233 or attach your CV.