Quantity Surveyor

Fomac; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction project management firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a site-based role in Hammersmith. This position requires a BSc in Quantity Surveying and at least 4 years of experience on residential projects. The successful candidate will implement commercial strategies, liaise with project teams, and manage subcontract packages. This long-term opportunity offers competitive pay and the potential for multiple projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience working as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience on residential projects is essential.
• Hold a valid CSCS card.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience with Design & Build contracts.

Responsibilities

• Implement Commercial strategy amending as required.
• Liaise closely with project and design teams.
• Prepare & analyse tenders.
• Prepare and manage subcontract packages to final account.
• Update projected final account regularly.

Skills

Ability to communicate articulately, both verbally & in writing

Commercially inventive & astute

Effective time management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Relevant software applications for quantity surveying

Job description

Fomac Agency require a quantity surveyor. This role will be mostly site based located in Hammersmith. The job is a refurbishment for commercial to residential. This is a long-term opportunity for the right candidate, working initially on this site as well as across other projects.

Role

Quantity Surveyor

Location

Various- typically site based and initial project site in Hammersmith

Start

Immediate

Salary

Negotiable (DOE)

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 4 years experience working a Quantity surveyor
• Experience on residential projects (apartments)
• Hold a valid CSCS card
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience with D&B contracts
• Ability to communicate articulately, both verbally & in writing
• Commercially inventive & astute
• Effective time management, organisational, interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Full understanding of a wide variety of modern construction technology, key regulation, methods of construction and their commercial impact
• Ability to draft contractually & commercially sensitive correspondence and reports
• provide detailed advice on contract conditions, undertake tender scrutiny, identify issues that require legal advice and manage the resolution of contractual issues.
• detailed working knowledge of bonds, guarantees, warranties, letters of intent and other common contractual mechanisms
• proficient in all relevant software applications for quantity surveying and project management is an advantage
• Lead procurement process and letting of complex subcontract packages

Responsibilities

• Implement Commercial strategy amending as required
• Liaise closely with wider project and design team to influence/challenge elements to improve/better commercial outcomes
• Prepare & analyse tenders
• Prepare and issue subcontract orders and manage subcontract packages to final account
• Prepare forecasts, targets and CVRs
• Prepare and agree valuations
• Update projected final account on a regular basis for presentation to senior management/board
• Maintain & protect SDL commercial and contractual entitlement
• Ensure oversight is implemented on prelim costs
• Ensure appropriate site records are being retained by the project team to support challenges to supply chain and assist in submissions
• Retain and update a risk & opportunity schedule
• Manage and oversee any junior staff who may be placed under your responsibility
• Cash Management - Ensure timely payment & adequate cash management positions are maintained
• Take ownership for project deliverables and commercial success
• Manage any claim submissions and respond in a timely manner, protecting SDL interests at all times.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV