Quantity Surveyor - Planned Works

Thomas Gray Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for the Planned Works division, delivering social housing schemes across London and the South East. You will own the financial performance of assigned projects from procurement through final accounts, working with clients, site teams and subcontractors to drive value and manage risk.

Applicants should have experience in planned maintenance or refurbishment, plus strong JCT contract knowledge and proficient use of Excel; COINS or C-Link

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment.
• Knowledge of NHF SORs, BOQs and basket rates.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts; NEC/TPC/PPC advantageous.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret project financial data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and subcontractors.
• Methodical, organised work style with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with Excel proficiency.
• Experience with COINS or C-Link is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for planned works projects, managing costs and financial performance.
• Prepare monthly cost-to-complete forecasts, cashflow forecasts and CVRs with variance commentary.
• Develop procurement schedules and manage subcontractor procurement from tender to appointment.
• Analyze subcontractor quotations and negotiate terms for best value.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments, pay-less notices and final accounts.
• Prepare and submit client valuations covering measured works and variations.
• Agree interim valuations with clients and monitor payments and retentions.
• Identify, price and submit variations per contract requirements.
• Record variations with site teams and verify progress and commercial assumptions.
• Carry out site measurements to verify progress and commercial position.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report them.
• Monitor project KPIs and implement measures to protect margins.
• Ensure deadlines for CVRs, procurement, payments and forecasting are met.
• Provide commercial feedback to estimating and pre-construction teams.
• Manage project close-out, final accounts, demobilisation and recovery of monies.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Support and supervise junior members of the commercial team as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Financial acumen

Education

A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Tools

COINS

C-Link

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Planned Works / Social Housing

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join the Planned Works division of an established construction contractor, delivering social housing projects across London and the South East.

This is a varied commercial role where you will take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned projects from procurement through to final account. You will work closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are commercially well managed, risks are identified early and financial targets are achieved.

The role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with previous experience within planned maintenance, refurbishment or social housing, who is comfortable taking ownership of their projects and working closely with both site and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for assigned planned works projects, managing costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare monthly cost-to-complete forecasts, cashflow forecasts and CVRs, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Develop procurement schedules in line with project programmes and manage subcontractor procurement from tender through to appointment.
• Analyse subcontractor quotations, negotiate terms and ensure best value is achieved.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payment certificates, pay-less notices and final accounts.
• Prepare and submit accurate client valuations covering measured works, variations and supporting documentation.
• Agree interim valuations with client representatives and monitor outstanding payments and retention releases.
• Identify, price and submit variations in accordance with the relevant contract requirements.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure variations and changes are identified and recorded as they occur.
• Carry out site measurements and visits to verify progress, project conditions and commercial assumptions.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and maintain appropriate risk and opportunity reporting.
• Monitor project KPIs and implement commercial measures to protect and improve margins.
• Ensure key commercial deadlines are achieved, including CVRs, procurement, payments and forecasting.
• Provide commercial feedback to estimating and pre-construction teams based on project performance.
• Manage project close-out, including final accounts, demobilisation and recovery of outstanding monies.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, project managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Where required, support and supervise junior members of the commercial team.

About You

• A degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within social housing, planned maintenance or refurbishment.
• Good knowledge of pricing mechanisms including NHF Schedule of Rates, SORs, BOQs and basket rates.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts, with knowledge of NEC, TPC or PPC contracts advantageous.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and interpret project financial information.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients and subcontractors.
• A methodical and organised approach with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and commercial deadlines.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Experience with commercial systems such as COINS or C-Link would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside the opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative construction business with genuine scope for career progression. You will work on meaningful planned works and social housing projects across London and the South East, with the opportunity to develop your commercial experience within a growing division