Quantity Surveyor – Residential – West London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Residential – West London

Salary: £55,000 plus package

Location: West London

Region: London

My client is a leading residential developer working across London and the South East regions. They specialise in both high-end and housing association new build houses and apartments and are currently looking to add an experienced quantity surveyor to their growing commercial team.

The ideal candidate would have 4+ years’ experience or more with a UK residential developer on a permanent basis working on residential new build projects from inception to completion and will report directly to the Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
• Final Accounts;
• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies;
• Perform risk, value management and cost control;
• Advise on a procurement strategy;
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
• Allocate work to subcontractors;
• Provide advice on contractual claims;
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports;
• Value completed work and arrange payments;
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• CSCS Card desirable
• A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• RICS membership would be desirable but not essential.
• CIOB membership would be desirable but not essential.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Computer literate
• Able to meet deadlines
• Smart and presentable
• Able to liaise with both internal and external parties
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Must have experience working on a number of projects with minimal/no supervision as a Quantity Surveyor.

In return, my clients can offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus a great package including car allowance and pension with fantastic career progression within the company as they are known to retain staff and promote from within.

If you are interested, please apply with an updated copy of your CV at first instance.