Quantity Surveyor Construction

Talented Quantity Surveyor required on a permanent or freelance basis

We are using all the avenues we have at our disposal to resource an experienced Quantity Surveyor. We represent a main contractor who offers a first class building service to the prime central London residential market. The company enjoys a gilded history with an impressive array of past schemes that form its portfolio of new build, restoration, refurbishments and fit out projects. They specialise in heavy structural alterations to grade 1 and 2 listed building, incorporating exquisite materials, opulent design and installing highly developed bespoke fine-finishes to zero tolerances.

The successful Quantity Surveyor  will be involved on schemes from £1m - £12m in value, based around Central & North London and will undertake both pre and post contract commercial duties. Responsibilities will include:

• Sub-contract procurement for all project packages
• Management of subcontract accounts.
• Negotiation of sub-contract terms and conditions.
• Monthly valuations
• Profit planning.
• Identification and valuation of variations.
• Claims notification and generation.
• Detailed monthly cost / value reporting.
• Final Account settlement
• Responsibilities for managing and mentoring junior colleagues.

Background of the Quantity Surveyor

The Quantity Surveyor will have a background and be extremely competent at bringing in a project to commercial budgets.

• Main contracting background within the London market
• Some experience of residential or commercial refurbishments
• Ideally experience on grade listed buildings (not essential)
• Strong communication skills 
• Commercially and technically competent.