Quantity Surveyor

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a main contractor in Central London. This position involves managing costs, budgets, and contracts for high-profile residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in cost estimation tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor ideally with a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers and contractors to ensure cost-effective planning.
• Conduct analysis of project specifications and costs to provide accurate forecasts.
• Monitor project progress and implement proactive solutions for cost overruns.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

Excel

Cost estimating software

Project management systems

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Central London -Prime Resi

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to work with a leading main contractor on a high profile, high value residential scheme?

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers, the technical team, and contractors to ensure cost-effective planning and execution of residential developments.
• Cost estimation, budgeting, and financial management to drive project success.
• Support with pre-construction tender documents and support with procurement responsibilities such as tender meetings and analysis for selection of contractors.
• Conduct analysis of project specifications, materials, and labour costs to provide accurate forecasts and reports.
• Creating contractor specific contracts along combined with the appropriate supporting documentation.
• Managing the progression of subcontract packages from first valuation to the final account.
• Reviewing all valuations and variations submitted.
• Managing budgets across all packages.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and maintain strong relationships.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential cost overruns and implementing proactive solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor ideally with a main contractor
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools, including Excel, cost estimating software, and project management systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A results-driven mindset with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.