Quantity Surveyor
Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Quantity Surveyor
Chancery Lane
£85000 - £90000
Salary Benefits
Pension, Sick Leave
Permanent, Full time
08h00 - 17h00
Permanent
Desirable Skills
Commercial
Job description
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join an established M&E contractor based in Chancery Lane, London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with extensive ductwork experience to join a growing business and play an important role in managing the commercial performance of a range of ductwork and mechanical projects.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the ductwork industry and be confident managing projects from tender stage through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the commercial aspects of ductwork and mechanical projects.
- Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
- Managing variations, change control and additional works.
- Reviewing subcontractor accounts and payments.
- Preparing cost forecasts and monitoring project expenditure.
- Reviewing contracts, specifications and drawings.
- Producing accurate cost estimates and pricing works where required.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managing and maintaining good commercial relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Assisting with tender submissions and reviewing tender returns.
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets and commercial objectives.
- Working closely with Project Managers and operational teams to ensure commercial matters are identified and dealt with promptly.
- Preparing regular commercial reports for senior management.
- Taking projects through to successful commercial completion and final account settlement.
Essential Experience
The successful candidate must have:
- Extensive Quantity Surveying experience within the ductwork sector.
- A strong understanding of commercial ductwork projects and installation.
- Experience managing subcontract packages and variations.
- Experience with valuations, applications, payments and final accounts.
- Strong contract and commercial awareness.
- Experience working with drawings, specifications and project documentation.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A commercially minded and proactive approach.
Desirable
- Experience within the wider M&E / mechanical services sector.
- Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent commercial experience.
- Experience working on major London projects.
- Experience with NEC, JCT or other standard forms of construction contract.
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Robert Hurst Group Ltd
Vita House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7PG, United Kingdom
01256 817878