Project Quantity Surveyor

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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My client is a leading building company that specialises in full-service design & build construction and interior fit-out works, including carpentry and joinery.

This particular project is for a £16m refurbishment of a high-end hotel in Mayfair, London. My client is the Principal Contractor. It is a Contract Management project, so experience in that would be useful, but not essential.

As a Project Surveyor, you will be responsible for the controls of the commercial activity of this project.

This includes surveying, monitoring project progress, controlling costs and expenditure on a project in order to maximize income and cashflow.

Tendering

Identifying and assessing what the client requires. Researching the costs of materials, equipment and labour. Calculating overheads and desired profit. Collecting quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers and identifying the best one. Assessing risks on a project and allowing for these in the estimate. Using software to analyse company data, inflation, exchange rates and prices. Taking into account projected timescales and unforeseen events that may occur. Preparing and submitting quotations for work. Monitoring costs on projects as they proceed.

Quantity Surveying Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with a project and works. Monitor and assess project progress on a monthly basis. Initiate invoicing of customers for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements in place. Price, negotiate and agree costs and budgets for projects and project variances. Resolve commercial and contractual disputes with the customer. Manage and maximise cashflow to meet company standards and budgets. Produce financial and management reports that monitor project progress. Responsible for subcontractor enquiries, selection and order in line with individual project requirements. Ensure business needs are met with regards to profit margin and risk identification. Comply with Company policies, procedures and instructions at all times. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to see ways of both improving contribution to the division's goals and enhancing the reputation of the company. Any other duties required to enable the division to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

Required Competencies: Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to adapt to a changing environment, and to ensure the project time is adhered to. Excellent communication skills to be able to deal effectively with contractors, site staff, third party suppliers and client team. Excellent motivational and teamwork skills. High level of integrity and drive for excellence.

All interviews will take place in the New Year, with an immediate start for the right candidate (pending notice period). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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