Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hybrid role – Offices in Chelmsford, London & WFH
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Company Wide Bonus + EV Scheme!
Have you considered joining a fast-paced facade company as a Quantity Surveyor to take part in delivering landmark buildings in London?
As a Quantity Surveyor you will work within our Commercial team to help deliver safe buildings across London. Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of specific high-value projects driving an opportunistic and profit focused culture at all times.
Working closely with the team both office and site based, in a hardworking, energetic and professional environment, the QS we’re looking for needs to be a creative thinker, flexible and an effective communicator.
Some experience and understanding of the fast pace construction market we operate in is essential, as is the ability and willingness to carry out project procurement for multiple projects.
We need someone with a solutions mindset, high accuracy and attention to detail, who gets their sense of achievement from ensuring the projects they’re dedicated to runs within budget and to the agreed timelines.
It’s really about project management, coordinating with our partners and implementing improvements that support our business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand and administer project contractual requirements.
- Prepare, negotiate, and issue Applications for Payment, Contractual Notices, Variations, and Loss & Expense claims.
- Manage and maintain accurate project records.
- Produce monthly financial reports, including CVR, risk and opportunity registers, and ISV forecasting.
- Lead the procurement process, including preparing procurement plans and engaging the project team.
- Conduct tenders, analyze supplier quotations, and place orders for project packages.
- Administer supplier contracts and agree on payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Agree the Final Account with the client.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communicator at all levels, with strong people skills and a collaborative, supportive approach.
- Attention to Detail & Integrity: Meticulous accuracy, high attention to detail, and a reputation for honesty and integrity.
- Driven & Solutions-Oriented: Ambitious, proactive, and solutions-minded, with a focus on achieving result and improving GP margins.
- Contractual & Commercial Expertise: High level of contractual competence, business acumen, and negotiation skills, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
- Customer & Project Focus: Proven ability to maintain client relationships, recover costs, avoid disputes, and ensure timely project and financial outcomes.
- Continuous Improvement: Committed to developing others, contributing to strategic goals, and driving continuous improvement within the team.
Needed Skills & Experience
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to price and agree variations
- Key package and procurement management
- Understanding of commercial and contractual principles
- Understanding GP and what drives this on projects
- Construction experience
- Façade or cladding remediation experience (Nice-to-have)
- Experience working at a complex subcontractor company
What you'll get:
- Opportunity to work in a highly competitive and aligned team, with a clear vision.
- Flexible working arrangements – offices in London and Chelmsford, and opportunity to do hybrid working.
- Able to be at the forefront of the operations on large-scale residential projects in central London.
Career moves are a big decision and critical to get right. Here's a bit about Colorminium to give an idea of what to expect...
- The Culture - we're Committed, Collaborative, Caring and Creative and these values really come through with the people on the team. We work hard because we love what we do, we care about our people and we're always looking for creative ways to challenge the status quo.
- The Vision - we're London's most trusted facade partner, and our unique Facade Strategy offering is changing the way the industry works.
- The Projects - our portfolio speaks for itself. Expect to be working on complex, challenging projects in London that look awesome and win awards.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!