Contracts Manager​/Quantity Surveyor

Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor required for leading historical / conservation / heritage contractor based in the Wandsworth area. The Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor will ideally come from a historical / conservation / heritage / listed building background with both Contracts Management experience and commercial management on projects. Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor will be overseeing projects covering historical / conservation / heritage / listed buildings.

The Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor role is on a permanent basis based out of Wandsworth office. Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor Main

Duties & Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labour, and overheads. Monitor project expenditures and implement cost control measures to ensure budget adherence. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to gather necessary information for accurate cost assessments. Prepare tenders assist in the selection of contractors through competitive bidding processes. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and budgets.

Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to projects, including invoices and payment schedules. Provide financial advice and support to project managers throughout the project lifecycle. Managing projects to ensure stringent quality standards, Health & Safety standards and fiscal control are met to produce successful and profitable projects To oversee and be solely responsible for a number of large quality restoration projects, primarily in the London area Vetting, appointing and managing sub-contractors To price variations and prepare valuations and final accounts To prepare monthly interim project cost reports for the Director and clients Resolving contractual disputes with both sub-contractors and clients Client liaison and to build on an existing robust client base To report fortnightly to the Director and project progress, programme, quality and finance Mentor for more Junior Contracts Managers Managing site teams to ensure compliance with both Health & Safety and Environmental legislation