Managing Surveyor; High End Residential SW

Position: Managing Surveyor (High End Residential) | Permanent | SW
Job y: 80,000 - 90,000 + package

Region:
London Contact:
Rob Phone: I have a great opportunity for a Managing Surveyor to join a high end residential building contractor on a permanent basis, based in their SW London offices.

The company have been around since the 1980’s, initially carrying out small extensions and alterations within the high end residential sector. Over the years they have continuously evolved, and are one of the most reputable builders in the high end residential sector carrying out prestigious projects to the highest quality.

They carry out new build developments, refurbishment projects, extensions and alterations throughout South West London and the surrounding areas. Regardless of the project, the aim remains the same; to exceed their clients’ high expectations. Client focus and an uncompromising attitude to quality of finish are the driving forces behind the success of their business.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the Project Surveyors, ensuring all company procedures are being adhered to whilst also running your own project

Set up and agree the implementation of new procedures if it is felt improvement in needed

Work closely with the Contract Managers to deliver high quality product to budget and programme

Maximising the gross margin on the Company’s building contracts by working with the Contract Managers, accurately assessing costs during the delivery of the contract

Identifying inefficient spends and proposing new ways of eliminating these

Justifying to and claiming from Clients all contractual payments due to the company

Giving advice and undertaking value engineering if required

Preparing and issuing tender packages to sub-contractors

Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering sub-contractors

Collate and analyse sub-contractor tenders and, after consultation with the relevant Contract Manager, award the sub contracts

Assess and cost variations to the contract on a regular basis and update the Variations Account Scrutinise and verify applications for payment from sub contracts, issuing “pay less” notices in timely fashion if required

Formulate contractual claims for submission

Prepare and submit monthly valuations

Submit and agree final accounts

Prepare monthly cost reports and cost forecasting

Promote commercial awareness throughout the project

Manage the procurement and buying gains reporting, ensuring regular updating as the project progresses

Review and advise on contracts

Develop cost plans

Experience Ideally Degree qualified or other relative qualifications

Extensive experience working for a reputable main contractor on similar projects

High End Residential project experience (ideally new build and refurbishment)

Experience of managing a commercial team Exceptional commercial skills and awareness

Current driving license

Able to commute to and work in SW London If you are a Managing Surveyor and you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on