Quantity Surveyor - PRIME Residential

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 and package
Title: Quantity Surveyor - PRIME Residential

CSC Recruitment are working with a leading main contractor within the PRIME residential market to appoint a stand-alone Quantity Surveyor.  They are a family-owned business with a turnover in excess of £25million per annum.

Responsibilities

Cost Management and Estimation:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to ensure project efficiency.
• Monitor project costs to ensure alignment with the budget.

Contract Administration:

• Manage contracts and subcontracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
• Prepare and process payment applications and variations.
• Resolve any contractual and commercial issues promptly and effectively.

Tendering and Procurement:

• Prepare tender documents and manage the tender process.
• Evaluate tender submissions and make recommendations for contract awards.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the best prices.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular financial reports for senior management, including cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and budget analysis.
• Conduct regular financial reviews to ensure projects are on track financially.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits to gather information for risk assessments and cost estimates.

Client and Stakeholder Liaison:

• Maintain effective communication with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide clients with accurate and timely updates on project costs and financial status.

Project Support:

• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and monitor project costs against the budget throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with the project team to manage change orders and variations effectively.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all work complies with statutory requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all deliverables.

Company

Projects range in value from £3 million through to £12 million and are generally JCT D&B form of contract.

Candidate

This Quantity Surveyor needs to be detail-oriented and will play a key role in ensuring the financial and contractual success of our projects, from inception to completion.  As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for cost management, contract administration and financial reporting on a range of construction projects. 

Candidate requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, CATO, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and building regulations.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively.
• Commitment to delivering quality and excellence.

Application information

North West London, office and site based

Give us a call on 07812653926 or drop an email to adele.lucken@cscrecruitment.co.uk and we can arrange a time that is good for you. If you decide after our conversation that you are happy where you are, then we absolutely understand.