Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated experienced professional with a strong construction/ building management background to join our extremely regarded developments team as Senior Quantity Surveyor, office based 5 days a week to start immediately in the Heathrow head office.
Quantity Surveyor
The successful Quantity Surveyor will come from a main contracting background ideally chartered (MRICS) and have a stable record of employment with developing experience of working on Design and Build and Construction Management projects using JCT contracts. The Quantity Surveyor will have experience of the full commercial function, from cost planning, procurement of sub contractors, to final accounts with a recognised contractor.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing tenders and detailed scopes of works for project(s)
- Procurement of all contractor trade packages
- Managing contractor accounts to include raising contractor payments, reviewing and assessing variation claims and preparing and settling final accounts
- Reviewing drawing changes
- Reviewing and approving Site Instructions where appropriate
- Producing valuation reports to advise of any cost movements
- Implementation of commercial function in line with the Commercial Policies & Procedures Manual
- Attend design team meetings
- Carry out detailed package review meetings & drive value engineering opportunities of design & scope information
- Prepare all contract documentation and ensure accuracy of the same
- Financial accountability for the project budget
- Partnership & co-operation with the Project Team for operational and financial delivery
Key Attributes
- Capable of working independently with minimum supervision and as part of the wider project team
- Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate daily with the relevant members of the team.
- Very good commercial acumen
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Very good negotiation skills
- Good construction knowledge
- Apply today, for immediate consideration.
- This role is 5 days in the office