Login to Apply

My client is an expanding multidisciplinary firm with a stronghold in the London market, and due to an increasing influx of work they urgently looking to hire a Intermediate/Senior level Quantity Surveyor for their London offices. The company cover all aspects of cost consultancy services on projects and have a wide range of clients across all sectors and work closely with all stakeholders and other team members to deliver best value on all projects. They work with commercial property investors, developers, owners and occupiers to deliver a full range of projects, from refurbishment schemes to new build developments, across the London area.

Their Cost Consultancy service is underpinned by a comprehensive technical knowledge of construction and development processes, the application of established quantity surveying techniques and strong team and leadership skills. As a Quantity Surveyor you will work closely when required with our Building Consultancy, Investment, Agency and Property Management teams, enabling them to provide their clients with the latest market knowledge.

Key responsibilities:

Providing advice on a wide range of sought after project types and to a variety of clients who are the core clients of the business.
Developing and managing client relationships.
Helping the Director to manage the team in achieving target and growing the business line.
Responsible for the delivery of the entire project.
Producing cost plans and costs reports.
Responsible for the development of the cost management strategy and delivery
Tracking and documenting changes.
Manage Risk processes and Value Management.
Attending and chairing meetings.
Preparing formal project progress reports.Skills and Experience:

Strong understanding of all normal pre-contract quantity surveying functions including preparation of approximate estimates of cost from initial feasibility through to pre-tender stage, cash flow forecasting, advising on procurement options, advising on value engineering opportunities, preparation of tender documents with/without quantities.
Managing tender processes, tender analysis and reporting and preparing building contracts typically using standard or amended JCT and NEC forms; and all post-contract quantity surveying services including interim valuations, financial reporting, valuing variations and negotiating/agreeing final accounts.
Experience working in private practice, also it would be advantageous to be able to act as Employer's Agent on design and build projects would be an advantage.
A proven track record in ensuring that business operational and financial targets are met.
An in depth understanding of standard forms of contract and associated documents, and of contract management/administration processes.
RICS qualified or similar.
Hold a full UK driving licence.
Ideally you will be independently working for a consultancy firm and can potentially bring business or have contacts to develop future fee income.Offered to you:

Competitive salary, in the region of £40,000 to £70,000p/a
Car allowance
Professional subscription/fees
Continuing Professional DevelopmentIf you are interested please apply via the link below, and I will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to discuss in further detail