Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing) | Freelance | Watford, Hertfordshire

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for freelance work focused on residential and social housing projects. The successful candidate will prepare tender information, manage sub-contractor orders, and assist with cashflow forecasts. This position offers an excellent opportunity within a growing family-run company known for its dynamic management team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Social Housing sector.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a list of enquiries at procurement stage.
• Analyse tender returns and collate information.
• Produce monthly valuations and agree with clients.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Timekeeping

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing) | Freelance | Watford, Hertfordshire

Home » Construction » Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing) | Freelance | Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £250 - £280 per day
Location: Watford
Region: Hertfordshire

I have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established main contractor on a freelance basis, working on residential / social housing projects, based out of their offices near Watford, Herts.

The company are a family run business that have been around for approximately 30 years. They have a wide and varied client base which include Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Sector Clients.

The business has a young, dynamic and energetic management team with a strong business plan in place; they are further developing their client base and this is great opportunity to join a growing business.

Duties include:

• Prepare a list of enquiries at procurement stage and collate tender information which will be sent out to supply chain for pricing
• Analyse tender returns and collate information for discussion with team
• Support the team to increase and improve upon existing supply chain
• Compile and issue sub contract orders and ensure these are signed and returned along with any supporting documentation
• Review and sign off on any sub contract applications and prepare and send out payment notices
• Undertake detailed internal and external cashflow forecasts
• Produce monthly AFA’s for clients
• Produce monthly valuations and agree with clients
• Agree Final Accounts with supply chain and clients in a timely manner
• Work closely with the site team to ensure that all cost are recorded, provide support if needed
• Issue variation orders if required, ensuring relevant documentation is available to substantiate
• Attend site visits to provide assistance and support to both the commercial and operational side of the business
• Compile, complete and issue detailed and accurate CVR’s to directors

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-motivated with experience working in the Social Housing sector
• Able to work autonomously
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency using office IT applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word or equivalent software
• Be punctual and have good timekeeping
• Can take instruction from more senior managers and effectively carry out tasks
• Full UK Drivers Licence

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

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