Quantity Surveyor

Return Property Services; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services firm based in London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage refurbishment contracts. The role involves client interaction, financial analysis, cost estimating, and subcontractor management. Candidates should have at least three years of Main Contractor work experience and strong negotiation skills. The position offers the possibility of working from home after settling in, aiming to build long-lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years Main Contractor work experience is essential.
• Minimum of five years London work experience is essential.
• Experience working on refurbishment projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial elements of the project.
• Undertake cost estimating and tendering.
• Prepare schedules of repairs and obtain approvals.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong negotiation skills

IT skills - proficient with Google & Microsoft software

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Construction/Commercial Management related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Return Property Services is a main contractor based in central London and due to continued growth, we are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our busy team.

Return work for corporate landlords, asset managers, charities, trusts, and freeholders carrying out refurbishment contracts (external, internal, combined), typically on traditional and heritage buildings, plus some modern buildings. We also carry out some commercial and education projects. We work with building surveyors, property consultants, and property managers to execute JCT Contracts (Minor & Intermediate and Design & Build) between the value of 50k to 1.5m.

The position is a client-facing role, so the candidate will be required to interact with clients on a personable basis and manage the projects, along with the other members of the project team, to a successful outcome. Salary is dependent on the experience of the applicant.

Return provides an excellent service to our clients by working as a team and the Applicant will be expected to adopt this philosophy. Return is committed to equal opportunities for all staff and job applicants. Our Policy is available upon request. You will be given the responsibility to manage your own diary and working from home is possible once settled.

Responsibilitie s

• Be commercially alert and able to analyse the financial elements of the project
• Have a good understanding of JCT Minor & Intermediate Contracts, as well as some knowledge of D&B Contracts
• Undertake cost estimating, tendering, planning, procurement, interim valuations, and cost monitoring
• Subcontractor management, prepare Sub-contracts and agree valuations and final accounts
• Prepare schedules of repairs, obtain approval from the CA and let to the subcontractor
• Variation pricing & management
• Manage labour budgets with Contracts Manager & site managers
• Provide monthly cost value reporting and cash flow forecasting
• Liaise with Clients, Directors, Contracts Managers, and Site Foreman
• Form and develop sustainable long-term relationships with new and existing Clients
  

Requirements

• Have excellent written and spoken English
• Be able to work under your own initiative to deal with several projects
• Have strong negotiation skills
• Be assertive and proactive
• Remain calm under pressure
• Hard-working and efficient
• Able to work well in a team
• IT skills - proficient with Google & Microsoft software esp. Excel
• Experience working on refurbishment projects is an advantage
• Minimum of three years Main Contractor work experience is essential
• Minimum of five years London work experience is essential
• Construction/Commercial Mgt related qualification is essential
• Valid Driving Licence is preferred but not essential