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My client is a leading building company that specialises in full-service design & build construction and interior fit-out works, including carpentry and joinery.

This particular project is for a £16m refurbishment of a high end hotel in Mayfair, London. My client is the Principal Contractor. It is is Contract Management project, so experience of that would be useful, but not essential.

As a Project Surveyor, you will be responsible for the controls of the commercial activity of this project. This includes surveying, monitoring project progress, controlling costs and expenditure on a project in order to maximize income and cashflow.

Tendering

* Identifying and assessing what the client requires.

* Researching the costs of materials, equipment and labour.

* Calculating overheads and desired profit.

* Collecting quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers and identifying the best one.

* Assessing risks on a project and allowing for these in the estimate.

* Using software to analyse company data, inflation, exchange rates and prices.

* Taking into account projected timescales and unforeseen events that may occur.

* Preparing and submitting quotations for work.

* Monitoring costs on projects as they proceed.

Quantity Surveying

* Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with a project and works

* Monitor and assess project progress on a monthly basis

* Initiate invoicing of customers for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements in place

* Price, negotiate and agree costs and budgets for projects and project variances

* Resolve commercial and contractual disputes with the customer

* Manage and maximise cashflow to meet company standards and budgets

* Produce financial and management reports that monitor project progress

* Responsible for subcontractor enquiries, selection and order in line with individual project requirements

* Ensure business needs are met with regards to profit margin and risk identification

* Comply with Company policies, procedures and instructions at all times

* Implement new ideas and methods and continue to see ways of both improving contribution to the division’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company

* Any other duties required to enable the division to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

Required Competencies:

* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment, and to ensure the project time is adhered to

* Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively with contractors, site staff, third party suppliers and client team

* Excellent motivational and teamwork skills

* High level of integrity and drive for excellence

All interviews will take place in the New Year, with an immediate start for the right candidate (pending notice period)