Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Developer
Residential Developer – Peckham, South London

Salary/Package: £65,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Private Medical

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a highly regarded residential developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team, working on a large-scale residential development in Peckham, South London.

The successful candidate will take autonomous commercial responsibility for significant subcontractor packages across a major residential development, working closely with the wider project team to ensure the successful commercial delivery of the scheme.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working for a residential developer, ideally with exposure to large-scale RC Frame developments. However, the client is also open to considering Quantity Surveyors with strong residential/housing experience who can demonstrate the commercial capability required to manage significant packages on a major development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing developer offering genuine long-term progression. The role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to take real ownership of their packages, work autonomously and develop their career within a business that is continuing to expand.

The client is particularly keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong long-term tenure with previous employers, showing a stable career history and a genuine interest in building a long-term career with their next business.

Role Overview:

• Title: Quantity Surveyor
• Project: Large-Scale Residential Development
• Location: Peckham, South London
• Project Type: Large-Scale RC Frame Residential Development
• Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus + Private Medical
• Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
• Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Taking autonomous commercial responsibility for significant subcontractor packages across a large-scale residential development
• Procuring and commercially managing subcontract packages from tender through to final account
• Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
• Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting expenditure and maintaining accurate commercial reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate cost control measures
• Working closely with the project management, construction, design and development teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders
• Taking ownership of commercial matters and ensuring packages are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales
• Supporting the wider commercial team and contributing to the continued growth and development of the business
• Working autonomously while maintaining close communication with senior management and the wider project team

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a residential developer, housebuilder or main contracting environment
• Previous experience working on large-scale RC Frame residential developments would be highly advantageous
• Candidates with strong residential/housing experience will also be considered
• Experience commercially managing significant subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take genuine ownership of commercial responsibilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple packages and competing priorities
• A stable career history with evidence of long-term tenure within previous roles
• Ambition to build a long-term career within a growing residential developer

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing residential developer, where you can take genuine ownership of significant subcontractor packages, work autonomously on a major development and benefit from genuine progression opportunities, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on (phone number removed), or send your CV via email at (url removed).

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