Quantity Surveyor – Residential – West London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West London. Ideal candidates will possess over 4 years of experience with residential new build projects. Responsibilities include preparing tender documents, managing costs, and advising on procurement strategies. Attractive salary package includes car allowance and pension. Opportunities for career progression are strong within the company.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with a UK residential developer.
• Experience on residential new build projects from inception to completion.
• RICS or CIOB membership desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• 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.
• Value completed work and arrange payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer literate

Self-motivated

Able to liaise with both internal and external parties

Able to meet deadlines

Smart and presentable

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Residential – West London

Salary: up to £55,000 plus package

Location: West London

Region: London

Quantity Surveyor – West London – Residential Developer

My client is a leading residential developer working across London and the South East regions. They specialise in both high‑end and housing association new build houses and apartments and are currently looking to add an experienced quantity surveyor to their growing commercial team.

The ideal candidate would have 4+ years of 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 clients can offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000 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 at first instance.

3 Park Court, Pyrford Road
West Byfleet, Surrey
KT14 6SD