Quantity Surveyor

January 19, 2023

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Job Description

CR3 are currently representing a growing Main Contractor who are seeking an Quantity Surveyor to work in East London (HQ) on a Permanent basis.

Benefits:

  • Up to £60K Salary
  • £5k Car Allowance
  • Fuel Card
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • 22 days holiday (8 Bank Holidays)
  • Xmas Shutdown
  • 8am – 5pm (Monday – Friday)

Duties of the Quantity Surveyor:

  • 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

Quantity Surveyor requirements:

  • 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