Residential Developer – Peckham, South London
Salary/Package: £65,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Private Medical
O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a highly regarded residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, working on a large-scale residential development in Peckham, South London.
The successful candidate will take autonomous commercial responsibility for significant subcontractor packages across a major residential development, working closely with the wider project team to ensure the successful commercial delivery of the scheme.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working for a residential developer, ideally with exposure to large-scale RC Frame developments. However, the client is also open to considering Quantity Surveyors with strong residential/housing experience who can demonstrate the commercial capability required to manage significant packages on a major development.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing developer offering genuine long-term progression. The role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to take real ownership of their packages, work autonomously and develop their career within a business that is continuing to expand.
The client is particularly keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong long-term tenure with previous employers, showing a stable career history and a genuine interest in building a long-term career with their next business.
Role Overview:
Title: Quantity Surveyor
Project: Large-Scale Residential Development
Location: Peckham, South London
Project Type: Large-Scale RC Frame Residential Development
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Private Medical
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
Taking autonomous commercial responsibility for significant subcontractor packages across a large-scale residential development
Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from tender through to final account
Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
Working closely with the project management, construction, design and development teams to ensure successful project delivery
Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders
Taking ownership of commercial matters and ensuring packages are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales
Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to the continued growth and development of the business
Working autonomously while maintaining close communication with senior management and the wider project team
Requirements:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a residential developer, housebuilder or main contracting environment
Previous experience working on large-scale RC Frame residential developments would be highly advantageous
Candidates with strong residential/housing experience will also be considered
Experience commercially managing significant subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account
Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and take genuine ownership of commercial responsibilities
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple packages and competing priorities
A stable career history with evidence of long-term tenure within previous roles
Ambition to build a long-term career within a growing residential developer
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing residential developer, where you can take genuine ownership of significant subcontractor packages, work autonomously on a major development and benefit from genuine progression opportunities, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at .
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year