Quantity Surveyor

Ballymore; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage project finances for capital expenditure packages, ensuring value for money while maintaining required standards. The successful candidate will have a BTEC in Building Studies or equivalent and a minimum of three years of experience in Quantity Surveying. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, procurement strategy, and contract administration. This role also involves project management services focused on Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Clear understanding of Building Services within new-build developments.
• Knowledge of Property Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Team to manage project finances.
• Involved in procurement and managing costs.
• Assist in providing project management services.

Skills

BTEC in Building Studies

Building Engineering

Building Management

HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying

Experience in Building Services

Education

BTEC in Building Studies or equivalent

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Permanent, Canary Wharf

Hours : 40 per week, 08.30am - 17.30pm Monday to Friday

Building Maintenance Solutions Limited is part of the wider BAML Property Management Company who have a portfolio of some of Europe’s largest urban development projects.

As the scale and ambition of our work grows, we never forget the importance of working to the highest standards on every individual element of every development, in which people, business, culture and society thrive.

We’re powered by our people - This ethos is only possible because of our people, who work as one team to constantly and consistently deliver a service to which we are proud to put our name.

Duties & Responsibilities

As Quantity Surveyor you will support the Project Team to keep a close eye on project finances and contractual relationships and assist in managing and delivering a range of packages. You will be involved in the procurement of capital expenditure packages, insurance work packages and building work packages managing costs from initial calculations to the final figures, minimising the costs where possible, enhancing value for money while still achieving the required standards and quality. In addition to your role as Quantity Surveyor, you will also be expected to take on or assist with providing project management services to stakeholders for project and programme management, contract administration and cost consultancy.

Taking ownership of post contract, you’ll make sure that the financial position of those works is accurately reported and controlled effectively, managing the contractual relationships between Building Maintenance Solutions and the Stakeholders.

Projects, particularly capital expenditure, will have a heavy bias towards Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems and as such a candidate with skills and experience in Building Services will be essential.

• Identifying and analysing commercial risks.
• Advising on procurement strategy.
• Preparation of cost plans and bills of quantities.
• Performing risk management, value management, cost control and cost reporting.
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including liaison with the Projects Team and any necessary consultants.
• Preparing and analysing tenders.
• Providing advice on contractual claims and general contract administration.
• Valuing completed work, preparing payments and arranging for the invoicing of works.
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

Skills & Experience

• BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying (including an industrial placement)
• A minimum of three years’ experience
• A clear understanding of Building Services within new-build developments.
• A knowledge of Property Management would be preferred but not necessary.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.