Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £360 – £480 per day

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a multi disciplined building contractor based in South Woodford. 

As part of this role you will have:

• Commercial management of multiple projects at the same time
• Driving value and reducing cost
• Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and cost forecasts.
• Monitoring of outturn costs on the projects on a daily / weekly / monthly basis and costed forecast
• Identification, mitigation and management of risk & opportunities for the portfolio of work
• Preparation and submission of Contract interim valuations
• Assessment of Subcontract interim valuations
• Preparation and agreement of Subcontractor Final Accounts
• Procurement and Tendering Subcontractor Packages
• Presentation of projects cost progress at Project Review monthly meetings
• Developing strong relationships with the client and subcontractors
• Must have experience working as a lead QS on projects
• Must have experience working in the New Build and refurbishment sectors
• Must have a relevant QS degree or similar training and or experience
• Must be able to work in London and surrounding counties and sometimes nationwide – Any necessary expenses paid for nationwide works
• Must be able to manage and deliver multiple projects at the same time with an annual turnover of approx. 5m
• Must be a good communicator and have experience dealing with clients and subcontractors
• Must have good IT skills and be able to use word, excel and outlook (Emails)
• Must have a flexible, “can do” attitude and want to work as part of a team
• Must be familiar with Cash flows, Valuations and the CVR process and all basic QS functions
• Must be able to work independently and take on responsibility – “own” projects
• Desirable: Client Contact list for future works
• Desirable: Supplier/Subcontractor Contact list for future works
• Desirable: Previous experience building long lasting client relationships