Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer – West London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in West London is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience working on residential new build projects. This role involves preparing tender documents, performing risk management, and advising on procurement strategies. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance and pension, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience with a UK residential developer.
• Experience on residential new build projects from inception to completion.
• CSCS Card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Assist in establishing client requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
• Perform risk, value management and cost control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Able to liaise with both internal and external parties

Computer literate

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer – West London

Salary: £60,000 plus package
Location: West London
Region: London

My client, a leading residential developer working across London and the South East regions, specialises in residential new build houses and apartments and is currently looking to add an experienced quantity surveyor to their growing commercial team.

The ideal candidate would have 4+ years’ experience or more with a UK residential developer on a permanent basis working on residential new build projects from inception to completion and will report directly into the Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
• Final Accounts;
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
• Perform risk, value management and cost control;
• Advise on a procurement strategy;
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
• Allocate work to subcontractors;
• Provide advice on contractual claims;
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
• Value completed work and arrange payments;
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• CSCS Card desirable
• A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• RICS membership would be desirable but not essential.
• CIOB membership would be desirable but not essential.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Computer literate
• Able to meet deadlines
• Smart and presentable
• Able to liaise with both internal and external parties
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Must have experience working on a number of projects with minimal/no supervision as a Quantity Surveyor.

In return, my client can offer a competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus a great package on offer including car allowance and pension with fantastic career progression within the company as they are known to retain staff and promote within.

If you are interested, please apply with an updated copy of your CV.