Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor to oversee 2 Kent projects with a well established construction firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional individual to become established within a highly regarded construction client based in London but working around Kent. Site and/or office based 5 days a week but expected to attend head office meetings as well.

• Produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value
• Prepare tender packages for main contractor and subcontract works
• Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget
• Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner
• Ensure that each sub‑contractors account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions
• Vetting tenders
• Variations and claims – facilitate the resolution of disputes relating to outstanding payments to subcontractors and creditors
• Produce monthly contract reports detailing current status of the contracts, including cash flow forecasts and liabilities
• Provide input in construction project commercial/legal/strategic meetings

• A full or new QS accredited qualification
• Experience in buying or quantity surveying related to construction
• Experience in administering main contractor or client accounts to final agreement, with a successful run of closures of these accounts with the client
• Knowledge of the residential and construction market