Quantity Surveyor Residential

Plamo Trades Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction firm in East London is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to manage commercial aspects of new residential housing projects. Candidates should have substantial experience in the construction industry and excellent time management skills. A recognised qualification in building is advantageous. Responsibilities include pricing works according to market conditions and preparing monthly cost reconciliations. This role offers a competitive package and an opportunity to work with a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing all commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Substantial experience in surveying within the construction industry.
• Thorough knowledge of current forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Price all works in line with current market conditions.
• Ensure contracts are financially controlled and meet client requirements.
• Prepare monthly cost reconciliation for Division Manager.
• Undertake site visits for tender preparation.

Skills

Cost Valuation Reporting

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Recognised qualification in building

Job description

Aprivatelyowned family constructionbusiness with a turnover in excess of £150 million is looking to recruit experienced Quantity Surveyors with knowledge of new build residential housing based at their HQ in east London.

Theirprimary business is construction and construction related activities which including:

• New Housing and Development
• New Social and Education projects
• Estate and Area Regeneration
• Decent Homes/Planned Maintenance

The role

• To price all works in line with current market conditions.
• To ensure contracts are financially controlled, to budget and to the clients requirements.
• To manage target costs.
• To prepare monthly cost reconciliation for Division Manager.
• To undertake site visits in preparation of all tenders and take photographs.

Experience/Requirements

• You will be responsible for all the commercial aspects of projects from appraisal and validation of subcontractor applications.
• Cost Valuation Reporting.
• Submission and Negotiations of Final Accounts.
• Substantial experience in managing and surveying in the construction industry.
• A thorough knowledge of current forms of contract. Computer Literate. Excellent time management skills.
• A suitable and recognised qualification in building would be an advantage.
• A proven track record (with stable employment with the same company/group for three years or more).