Location: South East London and Central London
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Project Value: £5 Million
Working Pattern: 4 Days on Site and 1 Day in the Central London Office
The Opportunity
My Client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor for a Temp to Perm opportunity to manage a £5 million project in South East London
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a major project, with approximately 30% of the procurement already completed and the immediate priority being to finalise the remaining procurement before taking responsibility for the commercial management and delivery of the project
The successful Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring the project is commercially controlled, procurement is completed efficiently and the project is delivered in line with budget and programme
Alongside the main £5 million project, the Quantity Surveyor will also have involvement in other projects, offering variety and the opportunity to contribute to the wider commercial team
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of the commercial management of a £5 million project in South East London
Complete the outstanding procurement for the project, with approximately 30% already procured
Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, negotiations and appointments
Review and negotiate subcontractor quotations to achieve the best commercial outcomes
Manage cost control, forecasting, valuations and financial reporting
Prepare and manage monthly applications for payment and interim valuations
Monitor project costs, variations, compensation events and change control
Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts
Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Work closely with the project management and site teams to ensure successful project delivery
Provide commercial input and Quantity Surveyor support across additional projects as required
Attend site four days per week and work from the Central London office one day per week
Requirements
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Strong procurement experience, including subcontractor packages, tender analysis and commercial negotiations
Experience managing projects of significant value, ideally around £5 million
Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
Ability to manage a project independently from procurement through to final account
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and hands-on approach to project delivery
Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and senior management
The Ideal Quantity Surveyor
The ideal Quantity Surveyor will be commercially astute, organised and confident in taking ownership of a project
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will need to be comfortable completing the outstanding procurement, establishing strong commercial controls and managing the project through to successful completion
This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor looking for a hands-on position with responsibility, variety and the potential to secure a permanent position following the initial temporary period
Package and Opportunity
Temp to Perm Quantity Surveyor position
£5 million project based in South East London
Four days on site and one day in the Central London office
Responsibility for completing procurement and managing the project commercially
Involvement in additional projects alongside the main scheme
Opportunity to transition into a permanent Quantity Surveyor role
Salary description
£300.00 - £400.00 per day