Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a forward-thinking residential developer in Central London! As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing costs and budgets for innovative residential projects ranging from £5M to £30M. Your expertise will help establish systems and processes that support the company's rapid growth in the competitive London market. If you have a passion for residential construction and a proven track record in cost management, this role offers the chance to significantly impact the success of a new player in the industry. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of residential development in London!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in residential construction with a Developer.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate build cost assessments and manage budgets.
• Prepare tenders and manage sub-contractor accounts.

Skills

Cost Management

Budget Control

Cost Analysis

Tender Preparation

Sub-Contractor Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Payments System

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Residential Developer) – Central London - £70-80,000 + package

Your new company
We are working with a well-funded Developer who is new to the London Market with a growing pipeline of work across London and the Home Counties. They are in an enviable position of having the ability to move quickly on acquisitions and will want your input on these in addition to the usual commercial function. You will be bringing knowledge and establishing systems and processes for the business to follow, supporting their growth and growing with the business. Projects will be Residential and include Demo/New Build, Cut & Crave/Permitted Development initially £5M-£30M.

Your role will include:

• Carrying out accurate build cost assessments; maintain budget control throughout development; and managing cost overruns within tolerance levels.
• Accurate costing and preparation of budgets for each aspect of site development.
• Analysing and reporting on costs and cash flow vs budget.
• Preparing tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials.
• Evaluating and agreeing variations and instructions.
• Using a payments system for the payment of sub-contractors and the supply of goods and materials.
• Management of Sub-Contract accounts through to completion including valuations, payments, variations, forecast final accounts and contractual correspondence.
• Produce monthly cost reports on time, in conjunction with the Team.

You will have:

• A Degree (or equivalent).
• 5 or more years PQE.
• Previous relevant experience in residential construction ideally with a Developer.

What you need to do now
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