We are currently recruiting a site based Quantity Surveyor in Chigwell, Essex to support the commercial aspects of project delivery on a large residential project. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will assist project teams with commercial, financial, and contract-related matters, ensuring industry best practices are followed. This role will be both site and office based.
Main Duties:
Commercial Project Management: Maximise the successful running and commercial control of each project, ensuring they are delivered cost-effectively and in accordance with contract conditions.
Tender Review: Carefully review tender documents to identify requirements and potential risks.
Scheduling and Budgeting: Create schedules of works and budgets and quantify the Bill of Quantities when required.
Client Interaction: Attend meetings with clients and their representatives, presenting the company's position.
Procurement: Manage procurement of sub-contract packages, labour-only packages, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery to meet project schedules.
Reporting: Prepare and manage project budget costs, monthly forecast reports, and periodic valuations and invoices.
Variation Management: Handle variations and ensure all additional works are recorded and adequately documented for full revenue recovery.
Team Support: Provide guidance and advice to other project team members, monitor and manage workload for direct reports, and develop their performance.
Essential:
Qualified to HND or Degree Level in Quantity Surveying.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Strong numerical, communication, and customer service skills.
Ability to travel between sites.
Desirable:
Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or willingness to work towards it.
Personal Traits:
Well-organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
Proactive problem solver with innovative thinking.
Strong communication skills.
For more information, please call 07702 696233 or attach your CV.
