Quantity Surveyor

redfish solutions ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redfish Solutions Ltd in London is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of developments from feasibility through to completion. You will work closely with a Director across the full development lifecycle, handling cost planning, procurement, tendering and final accounts for multi-million pound schemes.

The role requires 6–8 years of QS experience, a background in cost consultancy, and strong pre-construction and contract management skills.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of Quantity Surveying experience.
• Background working for a Cost Consultancy.
• Strong pre-construction and cost-planning experience.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience on projects valued at £4m–£7m+.
• Experience managing tenders and contractor procurement.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management.
• Experience taking projects through to final account.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of developments from feasibility through to completion.
• Assist with development appraisals, feasibility studies and initial budgets.
• Prepare and manage detailed cost plans.
• Provide commercial advice throughout design and pre-construction.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage tender processes.
• Identify, assess and appoint high-end main contractors.
• Analyse tender returns and lead commercial negotiations.
• Prepare tender comparisons and contractor recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Monitor expenditure, cash flow and forecast final costs.
• Provide regular commercial reporting to Directors.
• Work closely with Project Managers, consultants and contractors.
• Manage commercial issues and change throughout construction.
• Take projects through practical completion, defects and final account.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and professional teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Quantity surveying

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline

Job description

A growing property, development and project management business is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor from a cost consultancy background to join its development team.

This is a developer-focused position for a QS looking to move beyond managing individual packages and take genuine commercial ownership of developments from initial feasibility through to completion.

Working closely with a Director, you will be involved across the full development lifecycle, including cost planning, procurement, contractor appointment, construction and final accounts.

Projects typically range from £4m–£7m+ and span high-end residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of developments from feasibility through to completion
• Assist with development appraisals, feasibility studies and initial budgets
• Prepare and manage detailed cost plans
• Provide commercial advice throughout design and pre-construction
• Develop procurement strategies and manage tender processes
• Identify, assess and appoint high-end main contractors
• Analyse tender returns and lead commercial negotiations
• Prepare tender comparisons and contractor recommendations
• Manage project budgets, valuations, variations and payment applications
• Monitor expenditure, cash flow and forecast final costs
• Provide regular commercial reporting to Directors
• Work closely with Project Managers, consultants and contractors
• Manage commercial issues and change throughout construction
• Take projects through practical completion, defects and final account
• Build strong relationships with contractors and professional teams

About You

We are looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who is confident dealing with contractors and capable of taking ownership of projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• 6–8 years' Quantity Surveying experience
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• A background working for a Cost Consultancy
• Strong pre-construction and cost-planning experience
• Experience across the full project lifecycle
• Experience working on projects valued at £4m–£7m+
• Experience managing tenders and contractor procurementExperience appointing and managing main contractors
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial management
• Experience managing projects through to final account
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• The confidence to work directly with Directors and senior stakeholders

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for a Cost Consultancy QS looking to move into the development side and gain genuine client-side/developer experience.

You will work directly alongside a Director and have exposure to:

• Development feasibility and appraisals
• Cost planning and commercial strategy
• Procurement and contractor appointments
• Construction delivery and commercial management
• Final accounts and project close-out
• Senior decision-making and development strategy

Rather than being one QS within a large consultancy structure, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of developments from start to finish and play a key role in the commercial performance of each project.

If you're a Cost Consultancy QS looking to make the move into development, this could be an excellent next step.