Jobs in Hackney Downs

Our client is a privately owned company main contractor with over 150 years of experience, specialising in construction. They provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.

They are seeking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team in London

Responsibilities

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for assisting on all commercial aspects of the project, providing commercial support and advice to the team to aid decision making, maintaining commercial information and ensuring compliance with the contractual requirements.

The Quantity Surveyor will assist with monitoring contract progress against the agreed programmes, control costs against agreed budgets/end cost forecasts, prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts, prepare and agree any necessary claims for reimbursements and for loss and expense and will liaise the customers and third parties on all commercial matters.

It is the Quantity Surveyors responsibility to be aware of any potential implications for dispute resolution and to contribute and develop as appropriate quality, health and safety, welfare and risks in accordance with the companies’ management systems.

Key duties and responsibilities of the role will include;

Preparation and analysis of budgets

Procurement of the Supply Chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems

Assessment and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments ensuring the appropriate notices are issued

Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account submissions

Managing and valuing Variation accounts

Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and Expense submissions

Identification and management of Commercial risks

Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports

Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships

Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams

Qualifications

Essential Degree Qualified

Experience

Construction Experience

Sound Commercial Awareness

Excellent communication & negotiation skills

High levels of organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in fast moving Environment

Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision

Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly JCT & NEC Form

On offer

Fantastic benefits package including the following:

Flexible and Hybrid working

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave entitlement

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance