Quantity Surveyor

Elite Metal Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel fabrication company in London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its team. In this role, you will manage the financial aspects of projects and contracts, requiring strong contractual knowledge and at least 2-3 years of industry experience. You will be instrumental in engaging with subcontractors and ensuring timely payments. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational skills and a positive attitude towards problem-solving. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant industry experience in controlling projects.
• Knowledge of the technical elements of the structural steel industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of subcontract packages, including steel erection.
• Engage and manage the supply chain effectively.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim payment applications.

Skills

Contractual knowledge of NEC3/NEC4

Financial management

Construction project control

Relationship-building skills

Education

2-3 years in the steelwork industry or quantity surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business experiencing exceptional growth. At the Elite Metal Group, we love what we do and enjoy working with passionate individuals who want to make a difference within our business and the built environment. This role will span across all divisions of the company.

The Quantity Surveyor will work within the Quantity Surveying Team to report on and control the commercial and financial aspects of projects and contracts.

To succeed in this role, you should have contractual knowledge and awareness, particularly of NEC3/NEC4 options A and C, and standard methods of measurement. You will manage the financial aspects of subcontract packages, including steel erection, cladding, and metal decking, as well as oversee cost control, using cost and value reporting and cash flow forecasting.

You should have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant industry experience, with experience in controlling projects within the construction sector. Detailed knowledge of the technical elements of the structural steel industry is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engage and manage supply chain
2. Produce and send enquiries to subcontractors inviting tenders
3. Receive and analyze quotations, then determine the best options based on financial and non-financial factors
4. Notify successful and unsuccessful tenderers in writing
5. Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify payments
6. Understand and conform with contractual and technical requirements
7. Produce Bill of Quantities from drawings, specifications, and contract documents
8. Create Activity Schedules for payments from contract documents
9. Review standard construction industry contracts
10. Have a reasonable understanding of structural and architectural steelwork construction processes
11. Play a key role in ensuring timely payments
12. Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim Payment Applications
13. Gather and present information for invoicing and coordinate with the accounting team
14. Update cash flow forecasts based on project schedules
15. Communicate commercial information effectively
16. Extract and organize data for Monthly Reports
17. Participate in financial and progress meetings with clients and subcontractors
18. Assist in organizing and presenting commercial information within the company

Key measures and targets:

• Meet deadlines aligned with the monthly accounting calendar
• Maintain accurate and current monthly forecasts
• Challenge resources and costs effectively

Key relationships:

• Quantity Surveying Team
• Chief Operating Officer
• Contracts Manager and Project Managers
• Estimating, Procurement, and Accounting teams

The ideal candidate will likely meet the following criteria:

• Positive, solution-focused attitude and team integration skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Commercial awareness and understanding of construction, especially steel industry experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Willingness to learn new software and systems
• Negotiation skills for internal and supply chain interactions
• Desire for personal development and staying updated with industry knowledge

Previous Experience:

• At least 2 years in steelwork industry or quantity surveying, or 3 years in other construction roles

Location:

Primarily based at our Perivale Headquarters in northwest London, with weekly site visits across London. Typical hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Apply Now:

If interested, please send your CV and Cover Letter to The Elite Metal Group.

About Us:

The Elite Metal Group is a steel fabrication leader, comprising five divisions with diverse expertise. Our annual turnover is GBP 12 million, and many divisions have over 70 years of experience, enabling us to offer competitive rates and a skilled team of craftsmen and detailers.

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Based in North-West London, we are proud to be the only London-based steel supplier offering survey, design, manufacture, spray, delivery, and installation services in-house.