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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Passive Fire Protection

Howells Solutions Limited

London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction firm as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where your expertise in commercial management will be valued. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring financial and contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles. With a focus on personal development and a supportive work environment, you'll play a key role in managing costs and driving project success. Enjoy a flexible, family-friendly atmosphere while contributing to innovative construction solutions. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a leading industry player.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Paid Christmas Shutdown
5% employer pension contribution
Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
Training and development opportunities
Flexible working environment
Team/company events and competitions

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project QS is essential.
  • BSc or HNC in relevant fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly cost reports and sub-contract tendering.
  • Monitor cost movements and report on budget savings.

Skills

Communication Skills
Pricing Tenders
Cost Reporting
Financial Management

Education

BSc in Commercial Management
HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Passive Fire)
Location: South East London (Hybrid)
Salary: > 60,000 + benefits

Established in 1989, our client is the UK's leading passive fire protection specialist, supplying a comprehensive range of third-party accredited survey, installation and compliance services to public and private sector organisations across the country.

With offices nationwide, this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, modern construction business that genuinely cares about its people.

You will work alongside the Commercial Manager, providing assistance throughout the full life cycle of the project, including the execution of commercial, financial and contractual matters to secure top-level financial and legally compliant performance.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with monthly cost reports - CVR's
  • Assist in sub-contract tendering and procurement
  • Assist in the forecasting of final accounts
  • Price using rate build-ups from take-offs
  • Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and assisting in the settlement of final accounts
  • Monitor and explain cost movements
  • Monitor subcontractor cost movements
  • Report on savings and excesses against budget
Essential Experience:
  • Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Project QS
  • BSc degree or HNC in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying / Construction (preferred)
  • Confident communication skills
  • Proficient IT skills, particularly in MS Office
  • Experience of pricing tenders
  • Knowledge of SOR's
Salary and Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Death in service benefit (4 x salary)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible, family-friendly working environment
  • Team/company events and competitions
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