Quantity Surveyor Construction

Location: City of Westminster

Our client is part of a large construction group who provides a strong vehicle for the reliable delivery of high-quality projects. The company within its self is a substantial player within the construction sector specialising in sustainable residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. They are currently keen to recruit a talent Project Quantity Surveyor for a residential development in the West End of London.

The Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the day to day cost control and reporting of a number of subcontract work packages including completion of sub-contract final accounts, discharge of all retentions and completion of archive material. Other duties expected from the Project Quantity Surveyor will include:

* Effective commercial control of all allocated subcontract packages including provision of timely and accurate documentation.

* Careful administration of subcontractor accounts

* Project Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for keeping the Managing Surveyor informed of the progress of all subcontractor accounts through to their finalisation, including the release of retentions.

* Ensuring that payments / notices are issued in accordance with the subcontract and Construction Act and in particular, ensure any commercial threats to Projects are identified swiftly and communicated to the Managing Surveyor.

* Attending meetings (pre orders, design meetings, package review meetings) and ensuring that surveying information and cost advice is provided in an accurate and proficient manner.

* Ensuring that the procurement of sub-traders and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner in liaison with the Managing Surveyor.

* Timely production of subcontract final accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to facilitate the optimum result.

* Allocation of works to Assistant / Graduate QS’ where applicable. Monitoring of the work to ensure it is timely and accurate.

Background of the successful Project Quantity Surveyor

* At least 5 years post graduate experience in a Quantity Surveyor’s role

* Working in a main contractor or developer type environment

* Commercial package management experience

* Contractually aware

* Good knowledge of sub-contract procurement