Quantity Surveyor (High End Residential) | Permanent | South West London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious building contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for their South West London office. The role involves procurement, contract accounting, and managing budgets to maximize gross margins on projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in high-end residential developments, along with strong skills in negotiation and client management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience with a main contractor.
• Experience with new build residential projects preferred.
• High end refurbishment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract programme and prepare tender packages.
• Approve sub-contractor claims and maintain records.
• Formulate contractual claims and submit valuations.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Accounting

Valuations

Cost Assessment

Client Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (High End Residential) | Permanent | South West London

Home » Construction » Quantity Surveyor (High End Residential) | Permanent | South West London
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + package
Location:
Region: London

I have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a high end residential building contractor on a permanent basis, based in their South West London offices.

The company have been around since the 1980’s, initially carrying out small extensions and alterations within the high end residential sector. Over the years they have continuously evolved, and are one of the most reputable builders in the high end residential sector carrying out prestigious projects to the highest quality.

They carry out new build developments, refurbishment projects, extensions and alterations throughout South West London and the surrounding areas. Regardless of the project, the aim remains the same; to exceed their clients’ high expectations. Client focus and an uncompromising attitude to quality of finish are the driving forces behind the success of their business.

The Quantity Surveyor will be working on the new build development side of the business, and will be involved in procurement, sub-contracts, contract accounting and valuations, working alongside the Commercial Manager and Contracts Manager to procure the various items on the project and to bring within budget.

Ultimately the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for maximising the gross margin on the company’s building contracts by working with the Commercial Manager and Contracts Manager, accurately assessing costs during delivery of the contract and in justifying to and claiming from clients all contractual payments due to the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet the contract programme in conjunction with the Critical Path Schedule to prepare and despatch tender packages to sub-contractors
• Maintain all necessary records
• Collate sub-contractor tenders, analyse and after which, in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award sub-contracts
• Check and approve sub-contractors’ claims for payments
• Liaise with sub-contractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract on a regular basis and update the Variations Account with monthly valuations
• Formulate contractual claims for submission
• Submit and agree final accounts
• Prepare monthly valuations and submit for payment under the terms of the contract
• Prepare and submit monthly cost/value reconciliations
• Manage the procurement and buying gains reporting ensuring regular updating as the project progresses and concludes at final account

Experience

• Ideally Degree qualified or other relative qualifications
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience working for a reputable main contractor or developer
• Experience working on new build residential developments
• High end residential refurbishment experience is advantageous
• Able to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Fully conversant with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word & Excel mainly)
• Working knowledge of programming and/or project management software
• Current driving license
• Able to commute to and work in South West London

If you are a Quantity Surveyor and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob Apps on 07733 529 573

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