Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer Residential Developer – Peckham, South London Salary/Package: £65,000 – £75,000  Car Allowance  Discretionary Bonus  Private Medical O'Neill and Brennan are currently working with a highly regarded residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, working on a large-scale residential development in Peckham, South London. The successful candidate will take autonomous commercial responsibility for significant subcontractor packages across a major residential development, working closely with the wider project team to ensure the successful commercial delivery of the scheme.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working for a residential developer, ideally with exposure to large-scale RC Frame developments. However, the client is also open to considering Quantity Surveyors with strong residential/housing experience who can demonstrate the commercial capability required to manage significant packages on a major development. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing developer offering genuine long-term progression.

The role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to take real ownership of their packages, work autonomously and develop their career within a business that is continuing to expand. The client is particularly keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong long-term tenure with previous employers, showing a stable career history and a genuine interest in building a long-term career with their next business.

Role Overview :

Title:

Quantity Surveyor Project:
Large-Scale Residential Development

Location:

Peckham, South London Project Type:
Large-Scale RC Frame Residential Development Salary: £65,000 – £75,000  Car Allowance  Discretionary Bonus  Private Medical Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person Type:
Permanent Responsibilities:
Taking autonomous commercial responsibility for significant subcontractor packages across a large-scale residential development Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from tender through to final account Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures Working closely with the project management, construction, design and development teams to ensure successful project delivery Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders Taking ownership of commercial matters and ensuring packages are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to the continued growth and development of the business Working autonomously while maintaining close communication with senior management and the wider project team Requirements:
Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a residential developer, house builder or main contracting environment Previous experience working on large-scale RC Frame residential developments would be highly advantageous Candidates with strong residential/housing experience will also be considered Experience commercially managing significant subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills Ability to work autonomously and take genuine ownership of commercial responsibilities Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage…