Project Quantity Surveyor

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
Cadence Search Ltd

Fantastic opportunity to join this extremely well established specialist contractor who focus on the luxury prime residential market. Acheivuing excellence and precision in each project they do they have developed an enviable reputation in their sector and due to continued growth are now seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their highly established team.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will support each site development making sure targets and project deadlines are met by ensuring/managing: commercial cost appraisals and viability/ feasibility analysis; the procurement of sub-contractors, materials and goods; the preparation and monitoring of site costs and budgets as well as full cost control and final accounts.

Our client are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who has worked on super prime high-end residential projects, high end refurbishments, new build and fit out projects.

Main Duties:

• Maximise profitability on contracts.
• Monitoring contract costs against budgets.
• Identifying potential risks and evaluate options for control.
• Preparation of estimates.
• Procurement of sub-contractors, including preparation of sub contract documents.
• Assessment and certification of interim and final payments to subcontractors.
• Preparation and agreeing main contract variations.
• Assist in the preparation of documents for resolution of disputes (adjudications / arbitrations and the like).
• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedure.

Background and experience wanted:

• Previous experience of working for a contactor on luxury high end residential refurbishment and fit out projects
• Ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach.
• Demonstrate innovative approaches to problem solving and the ability to negotiate across the various levels of any construction environment.
• Handle the financial and mathematical demands of the role by possessing impressive numeracy and IT skills.

On offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Private Health Care
• Structure bonus offering between 10% to 15% of annual salary
• Pension scheme