Quantity Surveyor – Builders Work

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Varied projects across London

Supportive environment

High-profile schemes

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment are working with a well-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality builders works packages across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and public sector projects throughout London.

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and manage the commercial aspects of builders works packages from pre-construction through to final account.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Builders works, refurbishment or fit-out project background.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract, including JCT.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of builders works projects from award through to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
• Review contracts and ensure contractual compliance.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate variations and agree accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Produce accurate commercial reports for senior management.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

JCT contract knowledge

MS Excel

Procurement management

Education

Relevant construction or commercial qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hill & Hill Recruitment are working with a well-established specialist contractor delivering high-quality builders works packages across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and public sector projects throughout London.

Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of secured work, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, managing the commercial aspects of builders works packages from pre-construction through to final account.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects across London, ensuring costs are controlled, contracts are administered effectively and projects are delivered profitably.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the commercial delivery of builders works projects from award through to final account.
• Preparing cost plans, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Procuring and managing subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing contracts and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasts and cash flow.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiating variations and agreeing accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Producing accurate commercial reports for senior management.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong background in builders works, refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract, including JCT.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Long-term career progression with a growing and respected contractor.
• Varied projects across London.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile construction and refurbishment schemes.
• Stable pipeline of secured work and long-term career prospects.