Senior Quantity Surveyor/Associate - Glasgow and Kilmarnock - Up to £65k
As a result of continued success and growth and an expanding workload and client base, Hunter Mason are looking to recruit a self-motivated Quantity Surveyors with relevant experience at Senior QS or Associate level for our client within both their Glasgow office and Kilmarnock office.
This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of an established practice at management level.
My client provides a number of services across most sectors and there is an opportunity to become involved in Cost Management, Traditional Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent, Project Management, CDM services, specialist M&E measurement, billing and costing, procurement and dispute resolution.
Projects include a variety of refurbishment and new build within a wide range of sectors, including Higher and Further Education, Local Authority, Residential, Social Housing, Private Houses, Hotel and Leisure, Commercial Developments, Retail, Community projects and Restoration/Conservation.
The successful candidate should ideally:
* have relevant experience within private practice
* have strong understanding and practical experience of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract work
* have a working knowledge of main contract forms
* have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable in a client facing role
* be able to manage and deliver projects with minimum of supervision
* be either chartered or currently working towards chartered status
* be ambitious with career and business development aspirations
* be able to work as part of a larger team as well as manage and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors
In return you can expect:
* Competitive Salary and benefits reflecting experience level and qualifications
* Extensive training and development and assistance in gaining Chartered status, if necessary, via our RICS Approved Structured Training Programme
* RICS fees paid
* Promotion / progression opportunities
* Supporting and developing networking and business development
* To become involved in a range of projects
* Become part of office management reporting directly to Partners
To hear more, contact Hunter Mason or email henry (@) huntermasonconsulting . com
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor/Associate - Glasgow and Kilmarnock - Up to £65k
As a result of continued success and growth and an expanding workload and client base, Hunter Mason are looking to recruit a self-motivated Quantity Surveyors with relevant experience at Senior QS or Associate level for our client within both their Glasgow office and Kilmarnock office.
This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of an established practice at management level.
My client provides a number of services across most sectors and there is an opportunity to become involved in Cost Management, Traditional Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent, Project Management, CDM services, specialist M&E measurement, billing and costing, procurement and dispute resolution.
Projects include a variety of refurbishment and new build within a wide range of sectors, including Higher and Further Education, Local Authority, Residential, Social Housing, Private Houses, Hotel and Leisure, Commercial Developments, Retail, Community projects and Restoration/Conservation.
The successful candidate should ideally:
* have relevant experience within private practice
* have strong understanding and practical experience of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract work
* have a working knowledge of main contract forms
* have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable in a client facing role
* be able to manage and deliver projects with minimum of supervision
* be either chartered or currently working towards chartered status
* be ambitious with career and business development aspirations
* be able to work as part of a larger team as well as manage and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors
In return you can expect:
* Competitive Salary and benefits reflecting experience level and qualifications
* Extensive training and development and assistance in gaining Chartered status, if necessary, via our RICS Approved Structured Training Programme
* RICS fees paid
* Promotion / progression opportunities
* Supporting and developing networking and business development
* To become involved in a range of projects
* Become part of office management reporting directly to Partners
To hear more, contact Hunter Mason or email henry (@) huntermasonconsulting . com
Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow and Kilmarnock - Up to £55k
As a result of continued success and growth and an expanding workload and client base, Hunter Mason are looking to recruit a self-motivated Quantity Surveyors on behlaf of an established Construction Consultancy within Glasgow and Kilmarnock.
The position would suit a candidate who has their BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and is working towards MRICS chartered status or has recently become chartered and are looking to take their career to the next step and broaden their experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to further develop their career and be trained and supported through our proven RICS approved structured training plan. Applicants should hold excellent people and IT skills and be driven to work as part of our existing team. Ideally candidates should have a minimum of five years relevant experience of working within a private Quantity Surveying practice.
We provide a number of services across most sectors and there is an opportunity to become involved in Cost Management, Traditional Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent, Project Management, CDM services, specialist M&E measurement, billing and costing, procurement and dispute resolution.
Projects include a variety of refurbishment and new build within a wide range of sectors, including Higher and Further Education, Local Authority, Residential, Social Housing, Private Houses, Hotel and Leisure, Commercial Developments, Retail, Community projects and Restoration/Conservation.
The successful candidate should ideally:
* have strong understanding and practical experience of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract work
* have a working knowledge of main contract forms
* have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable in a client facing role
* be able to manage and deliver projects with minimum of supervision
* be either chartered or currently working towards chartered status
* be ambitious with career and business development aspirations
* be able to work as part of a larger team as well as manage and help lead and develop Trainee Quantity Surveyors
In return you can expect:
* Competitive Salary and benefits reflecting experience level and qualifications
* Extensive training and development and assistance in gaining Chartered status, if necessary, via our RICS
* Approved Structured Training Programme
* RICS fees paid
* Promotion / progression opportunities
* Supporting and developing networking and business development
* To become involved in a range of projects
* Become part of office management working with and reporting directly to Senior QS’s, Associates and Partners
To hear more, contact Hunter Mason or email henry (@) huntermasonconsulting . com
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow and Kilmarnock - Up to £55k
As a result of continued success and growth and an expanding workload and client base, Hunter Mason are looking to recruit a self-motivated Quantity Surveyors on behlaf of an established Construction Consultancy within Glasgow and Kilmarnock.
The position would suit a candidate who has their BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and is working towards MRICS chartered status or has recently become chartered and are looking to take their career to the next step and broaden their experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to further develop their career and be trained and supported through our proven RICS approved structured training plan. Applicants should hold excellent people and IT skills and be driven to work as part of our existing team. Ideally candidates should have a minimum of five years relevant experience of working within a private Quantity Surveying practice.
We provide a number of services across most sectors and there is an opportunity to become involved in Cost Management, Traditional Quantity Surveying, Employers Agent, Project Management, CDM services, specialist M&E measurement, billing and costing, procurement and dispute resolution.
Projects include a variety of refurbishment and new build within a wide range of sectors, including Higher and Further Education, Local Authority, Residential, Social Housing, Private Houses, Hotel and Leisure, Commercial Developments, Retail, Community projects and Restoration/Conservation.
The successful candidate should ideally:
* have strong understanding and practical experience of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract work
* have a working knowledge of main contract forms
* have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable in a client facing role
* be able to manage and deliver projects with minimum of supervision
* be either chartered or currently working towards chartered status
* be ambitious with career and business development aspirations
* be able to work as part of a larger team as well as manage and help lead and develop Trainee Quantity Surveyors
In return you can expect:
* Competitive Salary and benefits reflecting experience level and qualifications
* Extensive training and development and assistance in gaining Chartered status, if necessary, via our RICS
* Approved Structured Training Programme
* RICS fees paid
* Promotion / progression opportunities
* Supporting and developing networking and business development
* To become involved in a range of projects
* Become part of office management working with and reporting directly to Senior QS’s, Associates and Partners
To hear more, contact Hunter Mason or email henry (@) huntermasonconsulting . com
Required background: Housebuilding, 30+ units
Our client has been operating and delivering family homes and city apartments for in excess of fifty years, across London and the Home/Eastern Counties. We are working with their Commercial Director to onboard and augment the surveying team with an experienced Senior QS that can focus on one large project within the M25 and surrounding projects up to Northampton and Cambridge. You will be able to show exposure to RC Frame and Traditional construction and be able to work autonomously, reporting to the Commercial Manager
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Required background: Housebuilding, 30+ units
Our client has been operating and delivering family homes and city apartments for in excess of fifty years, across London and the Home/Eastern Counties. We are working with their Commercial Director to onboard and augment the surveying team with an experienced Senior QS that can focus on one large project within the M25 and surrounding projects up to Northampton and Cambridge. You will be able to show exposure to RC Frame and Traditional construction and be able to work autonomously, reporting to the Commercial Manager
An extremely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading, privately owned contractor based in Oxford within their Projects Division, assisting with the delivery of projects up to the value of £20M.
This contractor is a long-established regional construction company in the South, working on various projects including new build, fit out and refurbishment in the education, residential, health, leisure, commercial and industrial sector.
The main responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be supporting and reporting to the Commercial Manager, assisting with planning and subcontract procurement, BOQs, take off, valuation and variations, site appraisals, scheduling, chasing payments, cost reviews, CVRs and final accounts.
The Candidate:
* Ideally degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
* Main contracting background
* Strong leadership skills, with project experience up to the value of £20M
* Experience in managing a team of QS’s and AQS’s
* Experience in D&B and traditional
* Competent with the JCT suite of Contracts and NEC would also be useful
* Exposure to 2 stage procurement routes
Benefits include a generous car allowance, holiday, pension and other company perks.
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please click the apply button now or contact Sophie at One Way for more information
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
An extremely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading, privately owned contractor based in Oxford within their Projects Division, assisting with the delivery of projects up to the value of £20M.
This contractor is a long-established regional construction company in the South, working on various projects including new build, fit out and refurbishment in the education, residential, health, leisure, commercial and industrial sector.
The main responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be supporting and reporting to the Commercial Manager, assisting with planning and subcontract procurement, BOQs, take off, valuation and variations, site appraisals, scheduling, chasing payments, cost reviews, CVRs and final accounts.
The Candidate:
* Ideally degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
* Main contracting background
* Strong leadership skills, with project experience up to the value of £20M
* Experience in managing a team of QS’s and AQS’s
* Experience in D&B and traditional
* Competent with the JCT suite of Contracts and NEC would also be useful
* Exposure to 2 stage procurement routes
Benefits include a generous car allowance, holiday, pension and other company perks.
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please click the apply button now or contact Sophie at One Way for more information
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Sep 15, 2022
Contract
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Senior QS – Oxford & Kidlington
You will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments up to £20m in value.
No two projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
Manage multiple projects
Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI’s are received for all variations
Take a lead in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
Prepare and present monthly job cost analysis data.
Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
Assume full control of subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all subcontract/supplier orders placed are within budget.
Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties.
Ensure that reminders are sent to Contracts Managers at the appropriate time and that retentions are collected in full without delay.
Try to ensure that PQS's cost reports to clients are up to date.
Report to line manager as soon as any individual budget is exceeded or likely to be exceeded.
Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.
Ensure that valuations and final account for each contract are formatted / presented to suit the exact requirements of the individual PQS/architect/client, in order to speed up the certification process.
Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.
Experience
HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses
Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Senior QS – Oxford & Kidlington
You will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments up to £20m in value.
No two projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
Manage multiple projects
Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI’s are received for all variations
Take a lead in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
Prepare and present monthly job cost analysis data.
Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
Assume full control of subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all subcontract/supplier orders placed are within budget.
Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties.
Ensure that reminders are sent to Contracts Managers at the appropriate time and that retentions are collected in full without delay.
Try to ensure that PQS's cost reports to clients are up to date.
Report to line manager as soon as any individual budget is exceeded or likely to be exceeded.
Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.
Ensure that valuations and final account for each contract are formatted / presented to suit the exact requirements of the individual PQS/architect/client, in order to speed up the certification process.
Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.
Experience
HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses
Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages
An extremely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading, privately owned contractor based in Oxford within their Projects Division, assisting with the delivery of projects up to the value of £20M.
This contractor is a long-established regional construction company in the South, working on various projects including new build, fit out and refurbishment in the education, residential, health, leisure, commercial and industrial sector.
The main responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be supporting and reporting to the Commercial Manager, assisting with planning and subcontract procurement, BOQs, take off, valuation and variations, site appraisals, scheduling, chasing payments, cost reviews, CVRs and final accounts.
The Candidate:
* Ideally degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
* Main contracting background
* Strong leadership skills, with project experience up to the value of £20M
* Experience in managing a team of QS’s and AQS’s
* Experience in D&B and traditional
* Competent with the JCT suite of Contracts and NEC would also be useful
* Exposure to 2 stage procurement routes
Benefits include a generous car allowance, holiday, pension and other company perks.
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please click the apply button now or contact Sophie at One Way for more information
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
An extremely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading, privately owned contractor based in Oxford within their Projects Division, assisting with the delivery of projects up to the value of £20M.
This contractor is a long-established regional construction company in the South, working on various projects including new build, fit out and refurbishment in the education, residential, health, leisure, commercial and industrial sector.
The main responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be supporting and reporting to the Commercial Manager, assisting with planning and subcontract procurement, BOQs, take off, valuation and variations, site appraisals, scheduling, chasing payments, cost reviews, CVRs and final accounts.
The Candidate:
* Ideally degree qualified in Quantity Surveying
* Main contracting background
* Strong leadership skills, with project experience up to the value of £20M
* Experience in managing a team of QS’s and AQS’s
* Experience in D&B and traditional
* Competent with the JCT suite of Contracts and NEC would also be useful
* Exposure to 2 stage procurement routes
Benefits include a generous car allowance, holiday, pension and other company perks.
If you are interested in this role or would like further information, please click the apply button now or contact Sophie at One Way for more information
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Sep 15, 2022
Contract
We are working with a growing and progressive design and build contractor, specialising in the design, engineering and construction of sophisticated environments, from cleanrooms and laboratories to the most complex pioneering pharma facilities. Working with blue chip clients such as AstraZeneca, GSK, VMIC and NHS, we provide full turnkey multidisciplinary services in highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors across the UK.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced QS to join our project site based team on Harwell Science Park, Oxford. Our client operate within a range of different commercial arrangements including lump sum work, alliance & collaborative contracts and term agreements and you should be familiar with each of these arrangements. You must also have good knowledge and understanding of NEC building contracts. The contract is an NEC Option 4 – Construction Management.
Although your prime functions are the commercial management of projects together with input into the development of commercial practices within the organisation your support may also be required in tendering projects and therefore Tendering / Estimating is also included within your job description.
Therefore your roles and responsibilities can be split into the following specific areas:-
* Collaborative Contracts
* Commercial Support
* Construction Management
* Procurement
* System Development
* Tendering / Estimating
However in essence your role is to closely identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risk, control / monitor all commercial aspects of the project most importantly to maximise our profitability whilst managing the cashflow.
Collaborative Contracts
Provide a wide range of commercial support to alliance / collaborative projects including the preparation of monthly cost reports, management of change control etc.
Prepare and monitor risk analysis schedules and provide input into strategies to mitigate these risks during the course of the work.
Prepare, monitor and report on KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
Develop benchmarking information, primarily for HVAC and Fit Out works to demonstrate value for money.
Develop matrices to establish earned value on projects and be able to manipulate this information to generate S curves etc.
Commercial Support
Provide commercial support to engineers and project managers by preparing applications, invoices, variations and general commercial input into projects.
Working in close liaison with the Project Manager you will monitor costs on projects and prepare monthly financial forecasts with full reconciliation against cost incurred, committed cost, future cost and variations.
Review and provide commercial advice on Terms and Conditions for tenders and contracts to highlight any associated risks.
Procurement
You will work in close liaison with the Project Manager to procure sub-contract work packages, equipment and general materials, however you will also be required to carry out the following:-
* Produce procurement schedules
* Advising on procurement strategy
* Agree working arrangements with all key service providers
* Agree terms and conditions and raise orders for significant work packages
System Development
Develop cost systems and procedures to streamline cost control, ordering procedures and commercial frameworks.
Tendering / Estimating
You shall work with the project manager in preparing lump sum bids, target costs and budget prices for prospective clients including the following:
* Compile enquiry documents for competitive bidding
* Analyse sub-contractors tender returns, compile tender analysis report
* Determine preliminary allowances including design and staff costs against programme
* Produce S curve of project expenditure across programme
* Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities in a professional format for Client
* Material listing
* Assisting in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
* Prepare cost schedules using schedules of rates
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* A degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred but minimum qualifications are HNC in Quantity Surveying/ Building Services or Building Studies/Construction.
* Other relevant courses accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
* Fully conversant with traditional forms of contract but also alliance, collaborative and re-imbursable type projects.
* IT proficient.
* Membership or accreditation with any professional institution (RICS/ICE/CIBSE/CIOB) would be favorable.
* Experience on Pharmaceutical projects would be a distant advantage
The renumeration will be a day rate of between £400 - £500 per day and the contract will fall outside of IR35
Senior QS – Oxford & Kidlington
You will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments up to £20m in value.
No two projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
Manage multiple projects
Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI’s are received for all variations
Take a lead in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
Prepare and present monthly job cost analysis data.
Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
Assume full control of subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all subcontract/supplier orders placed are within budget.
Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties.
Ensure that reminders are sent to Contracts Managers at the appropriate time and that retentions are collected in full without delay.
Try to ensure that PQS's cost reports to clients are up to date.
Report to line manager as soon as any individual budget is exceeded or likely to be exceeded.
Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.
Ensure that valuations and final account for each contract are formatted / presented to suit the exact requirements of the individual PQS/architect/client, in order to speed up the certification process.
Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.
Experience
HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses
Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Senior QS – Oxford & Kidlington
You will be joining a highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments up to £20m in value.
No two projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth.
To be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a project. Working in coordination with the site team to maintain high standards of quality and profit.
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
Manage multiple projects
Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI’s are received for all variations
Take a lead in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
Prepare and present monthly job cost analysis data.
Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
Assume full control of subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all subcontract/supplier orders placed are within budget.
Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties.
Ensure that reminders are sent to Contracts Managers at the appropriate time and that retentions are collected in full without delay.
Try to ensure that PQS's cost reports to clients are up to date.
Report to line manager as soon as any individual budget is exceeded or likely to be exceeded.
Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.
Ensure that valuations and final account for each contract are formatted / presented to suit the exact requirements of the individual PQS/architect/client, in order to speed up the certification process.
Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.
Experience
HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses
Have a good working knowledge MS Office – Intermediate level of Excel
To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages
The Company:
Our client a leading UK developer, with over 60 years on the market is looking for a Trainee/ Junior Quantity Surveyor to join a high achieving and dynamic team. The company is renowned for their high end traditional build/ timber frame and community focused work over decades.
The Role:
The position will take responsibility of the commercial management and cost effectiveness working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be based out of Epson but overseeing one large traditional build development in Surrey which is currently in build.
Requirements:
Experience with as a trainee/ junior or Assistant QS with a housebuilder
Strong understanding of traditional build market conditions and ratesSalary:
Up to £35,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus
Jan 21, 2022
Permanent
The Company:
Our client a leading UK developer, with over 60 years on the market is looking for a Trainee/ Junior Quantity Surveyor to join a high achieving and dynamic team. The company is renowned for their high end traditional build/ timber frame and community focused work over decades.
The Role:
The position will take responsibility of the commercial management and cost effectiveness working alongside a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will be based out of Epson but overseeing one large traditional build development in Surrey which is currently in build.
Requirements:
Experience with as a trainee/ junior or Assistant QS with a housebuilder
Strong understanding of traditional build market conditions and ratesSalary:
Up to £35,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
Are you a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge and a fresh start to the year?
A top rated professional consultancy seeking an M&E Quantity Surveyor to work on a large number of both residential and commercial office new build, fit out and refurbishment schemes in London & the South East, along with a number of complex mixed use projects with some of these sector's leading developers.
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior MEP Cost Manager to lead the MEP Quantity Surveying department.
Requirements:
BSc in Quantity Surveying, ideally Chartered (MRICS/CIBSE or equivalent) or 'learnt by experience'
In depth knowledge and experience of Mechanical and Electrical systems across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial office, hospitality & education.
Data centre experience an advantage but not essential
Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of pre and post contract MEP cost management services
Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical component parts of a project and overall construction costs
Knowledge of sustainability aspects and net zero carbon technologies
Ability to advise clients on key MEP cost drivers, project costs, value engineering & benchmarking
Feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services
Effective and efficient knowledge of a range of project procurement options
Ability to lead a team of MEP QS.
Experienced in client, consultant & contractor facing roles
Ability to secure repeat & new business with clients.
Used to working to tight and ever-changing deadlines
Numerically accurate
Excellent Communication skills
Outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious Responsibilities:
Full MEP quantity surveying and cost management duties
Provision of pre contract feasibility and viability advice
To ensure the highest quality service delivery to clients
To provide high quality MEP cost advice to the Cost Management team on complex projects across a range of sectors feeding in to traditional property building projects and also MEP specific projects such as data centres, mission critical & plant replacement schemes.
Be an active member of our Business Development forum to develop & participate in the strategy and action plan for growth in this sector
Involvement in bidding for new opportunities & attending interviews for new work
Jan 21, 2022
Permanent
Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
Are you a Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge and a fresh start to the year?
A top rated professional consultancy seeking an M&E Quantity Surveyor to work on a large number of both residential and commercial office new build, fit out and refurbishment schemes in London & the South East, along with a number of complex mixed use projects with some of these sector's leading developers.
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior MEP Cost Manager to lead the MEP Quantity Surveying department.
Requirements:
BSc in Quantity Surveying, ideally Chartered (MRICS/CIBSE or equivalent) or 'learnt by experience'
In depth knowledge and experience of Mechanical and Electrical systems across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial office, hospitality & education.
Data centre experience an advantage but not essential
Demonstrable track record in the successful delivery of pre and post contract MEP cost management services
Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical component parts of a project and overall construction costs
Knowledge of sustainability aspects and net zero carbon technologies
Ability to advise clients on key MEP cost drivers, project costs, value engineering & benchmarking
Feasibility and cost planning, procurement advice, tender documentation and post contract services
Effective and efficient knowledge of a range of project procurement options
Ability to lead a team of MEP QS.
Experienced in client, consultant & contractor facing roles
Ability to secure repeat & new business with clients.
Used to working to tight and ever-changing deadlines
Numerically accurate
Excellent Communication skills
Outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious Responsibilities:
Full MEP quantity surveying and cost management duties
Provision of pre contract feasibility and viability advice
To ensure the highest quality service delivery to clients
To provide high quality MEP cost advice to the Cost Management team on complex projects across a range of sectors feeding in to traditional property building projects and also MEP specific projects such as data centres, mission critical & plant replacement schemes.
Be an active member of our Business Development forum to develop & participate in the strategy and action plan for growth in this sector
Involvement in bidding for new opportunities & attending interviews for new work
AJ Connect have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Associate Director to relocate to the USA. We have Partnered with New York’s fastest growing independent construction consultancy.
They have an Exciting opportunity to set up and grown their new San Francisco office.
This type of opportunity does not come around often in today’s market, this is your chance to live abroad, get your teeth into some really exciting high-profile projects and get the exposure you need to take your career to the next level.
Our client has an impressive pipeline of new projects and is working with some extremely well-known global brands.
The ideal candidate is an individual who has previously worked for a large-scale consultancy, with an entrepreneurial mind set who can take a modern approach to what is often cited as a traditional and outmoded profession. You will be running your own projects over in San Francisco and will be able to work with complete autonomy in casual clothes and in a chilled atmosphere!
Requirements to be successful
* Recent experience in a PQS firm
* Ideally be MRICS qualified – (Not absolutely essential)
* Ability to run & manage a team.
* Have had exposure to large commercial projects
* The desire to help drive forward what is already shaping up to be a very successful company.
In Return you will get:
* Salary - $90,000 - $150,000 depending on your level of experience.
* Signing bonus to cover flights and first month’s accommodation.
* Flexible working & Work from home.
* Annual bonus + the chance for shares in the company for the right person.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a modern PQS consultancy that are experiencing an exciting period of growth. If you would love the chance to live abroad and work for an employer who is all about a great work/life balance and gives back to the community and their staff, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
For more information and a confidential discussion contact Martyn Aitken on (phone number removed)
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
AJ Connect have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Associate Director to relocate to the USA. We have Partnered with New York’s fastest growing independent construction consultancy.
They have an Exciting opportunity to set up and grown their new San Francisco office.
This type of opportunity does not come around often in today’s market, this is your chance to live abroad, get your teeth into some really exciting high-profile projects and get the exposure you need to take your career to the next level.
Our client has an impressive pipeline of new projects and is working with some extremely well-known global brands.
The ideal candidate is an individual who has previously worked for a large-scale consultancy, with an entrepreneurial mind set who can take a modern approach to what is often cited as a traditional and outmoded profession. You will be running your own projects over in San Francisco and will be able to work with complete autonomy in casual clothes and in a chilled atmosphere!
Requirements to be successful
* Recent experience in a PQS firm
* Ideally be MRICS qualified – (Not absolutely essential)
* Ability to run & manage a team.
* Have had exposure to large commercial projects
* The desire to help drive forward what is already shaping up to be a very successful company.
In Return you will get:
* Salary - $90,000 - $150,000 depending on your level of experience.
* Signing bonus to cover flights and first month’s accommodation.
* Flexible working & Work from home.
* Annual bonus + the chance for shares in the company for the right person.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a modern PQS consultancy that are experiencing an exciting period of growth. If you would love the chance to live abroad and work for an employer who is all about a great work/life balance and gives back to the community and their staff, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
For more information and a confidential discussion contact Martyn Aitken on (phone number removed)
Intermediate or Senior quantity surveyor required to join a highly respected consultancy in their office in Brighton & Hove.
You will be part of a highly skilled team of QS's and will be given the responsibility to deliver on a number of high-profile projects across the South East.
Those with previous experience in a consultancy setting would be ideal however the practice are open to those with different QS experiences. Its important you can share in the values of the team have the desire to progress and be successful.
Responsibilities
You will be dealing with all aspects of pre contract cost management utilising traditional skills and the latest digital technology.
While being under management and assisting the Senior QS, you will undertake cost estimating, preparation of tender documents and post contract administration, manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis.
You will be able to demonstrate a sound track record of service delivery in a consultancy
Requirements
Quantity surveyor who is degree qualified in Quantity Surveying and 1-2 years experience from a Construction/Property background.
You must demonstrate an ability to undertake measurement from drawings and prepare pre contract cost estimates and are likely to have some recent experience with a PQS.
You will work well as part of a team and demonstrate good people management skills to support and mentor where required.
You will have effective client interface skills and experience.
You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high quality professional service.
What you will get in return:
A competitive salary in line with your level of experience.
Potential to work from home
An excellent package which includes a great holiday allowance, flexible working patterns, pension etc...What to do next:
The business is looking to hold interviews for the position as soon as possible so please don't delay in sending your cv. If you feel this role isn't the right move for you or that you don't meet the criteria please still get in touch with the Surveying team on (phone number removed) for confidential discussion so that we can update you on other positions we are recruiting for or just provide you with information and advice on what could be your next move in the future and how to get there.
Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Aug 07, 2020
Permanent
Intermediate or Senior quantity surveyor required to join a highly respected consultancy in their office in Brighton & Hove.
You will be part of a highly skilled team of QS's and will be given the responsibility to deliver on a number of high-profile projects across the South East.
Those with previous experience in a consultancy setting would be ideal however the practice are open to those with different QS experiences. Its important you can share in the values of the team have the desire to progress and be successful.
Responsibilities
You will be dealing with all aspects of pre contract cost management utilising traditional skills and the latest digital technology.
While being under management and assisting the Senior QS, you will undertake cost estimating, preparation of tender documents and post contract administration, manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis.
You will be able to demonstrate a sound track record of service delivery in a consultancy
Requirements
Quantity surveyor who is degree qualified in Quantity Surveying and 1-2 years experience from a Construction/Property background.
You must demonstrate an ability to undertake measurement from drawings and prepare pre contract cost estimates and are likely to have some recent experience with a PQS.
You will work well as part of a team and demonstrate good people management skills to support and mentor where required.
You will have effective client interface skills and experience.
You will have the necessary ambition and drive to deliver a high quality professional service.
What you will get in return:
A competitive salary in line with your level of experience.
Potential to work from home
An excellent package which includes a great holiday allowance, flexible working patterns, pension etc...What to do next:
The business is looking to hold interviews for the position as soon as possible so please don't delay in sending your cv. If you feel this role isn't the right move for you or that you don't meet the criteria please still get in touch with the Surveying team on (phone number removed) for confidential discussion so that we can update you on other positions we are recruiting for or just provide you with information and advice on what could be your next move in the future and how to get there.
Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Fawkes & Reece has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a bespoke, medium sized residential developer based in North London. The company has a proven track record of successfully delivering some amazing, high spec residential developments and is looking to add a new member to the forward thinking commercial team. This is an amazing opportunity to join a successful developer with a particular strength in the high end residential sector.
My client is looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has exposure to working on residential projects in the London region. You will be will working as part of a wider team of Quantity Surveyors reporting into a Senior Surveyor. You will be working on bespoke new build schemes ranging from 60 to 100 units in total, handling both traditional build and RC frame developments. the Ideal candidate will be career minded and self motivated with previous experience of working on new build residential schemes.
Duties will include:
-Understanding of architectural and structural drawings
-Measurement
-Prepare tender package
-Send out invitations to tender to sub-contractors
-Cost comparison, negotiating and appointing preferred sub-contractors
-Prepare contract documents
-Assessment of sub-contractors work valuation, issue payment certificates and making payment for sub-contractors
-Prepare final accounts for sub-contractors
-To be able to identify changes and to show the impact of cost/saving, suggest or discuss alternate solutions prior to the agreement of variations
-Prepare monthly cost analysis for construction cost expenses and report to Senior QS
-To be able to forecast works on monthly basis and ensure all works
-Work together with the construction buyer for materials sourcing and ordering
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package and the chance to work on some very interesting schemes. If you are interested in exploring a new challenge or would like to find out more, please apply now or contact Charlie Fennelly at Fawkes & Reece
Jul 23, 2020
Permanent
Fawkes & Reece has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a bespoke, medium sized residential developer based in North London. The company has a proven track record of successfully delivering some amazing, high spec residential developments and is looking to add a new member to the forward thinking commercial team. This is an amazing opportunity to join a successful developer with a particular strength in the high end residential sector.
My client is looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor who has exposure to working on residential projects in the London region. You will be will working as part of a wider team of Quantity Surveyors reporting into a Senior Surveyor. You will be working on bespoke new build schemes ranging from 60 to 100 units in total, handling both traditional build and RC frame developments. the Ideal candidate will be career minded and self motivated with previous experience of working on new build residential schemes.
Duties will include:
-Understanding of architectural and structural drawings
-Measurement
-Prepare tender package
-Send out invitations to tender to sub-contractors
-Cost comparison, negotiating and appointing preferred sub-contractors
-Prepare contract documents
-Assessment of sub-contractors work valuation, issue payment certificates and making payment for sub-contractors
-Prepare final accounts for sub-contractors
-To be able to identify changes and to show the impact of cost/saving, suggest or discuss alternate solutions prior to the agreement of variations
-Prepare monthly cost analysis for construction cost expenses and report to Senior QS
-To be able to forecast works on monthly basis and ensure all works
-Work together with the construction buyer for materials sourcing and ordering
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package and the chance to work on some very interesting schemes. If you are interested in exploring a new challenge or would like to find out more, please apply now or contact Charlie Fennelly at Fawkes & Reece
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Wanting to hear from Quantity Surveyors who have worked for mainly planned and reactive maintenance contractors.
My client who undertakes construction and buildings maintenance projects, operate in the public and private sector and primarily work on social housing, education, heritage listed buildings and commercial projects.
As an ambitious and growing company, they are also developing a portfolio and track record in the delivery of Listed property restoration, healthcare and leisure projects.
Overview of the role:
Assist in the management of the commercial team in the reactive and planned maintenance part of the company. Located throughout the south west with offices in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon & Bristol the role will entail preparing monthly valuations using the National Housing Federation (NHF) schedule of rates or bespoke in house rates. Manage, monitor and process sub-contractor payments. Produce quotations using traditional methods and NHF. Working as part of the wider QS team, you will responsible for monitoring and managing income and expenditure across various contracts throughout the business.
Key Tasks:
* Supervision of members of the commercial team.
* Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales
* Place subcontractor/large material orders while liaising with PM to ensure the most appropriate work packages are sent out
* Produce estimates/quotations using NHF SOR’s or traditional methods
* Compile variations in a timely manner to ensure client agreement
* To ensure all valuations are submitted in a timely fashion ensuring cash flow is strong at all times
* To ensure financial month end deadlines are met
* Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors
* Work closely with the project management team to ensure all contracts run well both delivery & commercially
Salary and package is negotiable for the right candidate
Please send your most up to date CV to Adam at a ConsortioRG. All correspondence will be treated in confidence
Jul 14, 2020
Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Wanting to hear from Quantity Surveyors who have worked for mainly planned and reactive maintenance contractors.
My client who undertakes construction and buildings maintenance projects, operate in the public and private sector and primarily work on social housing, education, heritage listed buildings and commercial projects.
As an ambitious and growing company, they are also developing a portfolio and track record in the delivery of Listed property restoration, healthcare and leisure projects.
Overview of the role:
Assist in the management of the commercial team in the reactive and planned maintenance part of the company. Located throughout the south west with offices in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon & Bristol the role will entail preparing monthly valuations using the National Housing Federation (NHF) schedule of rates or bespoke in house rates. Manage, monitor and process sub-contractor payments. Produce quotations using traditional methods and NHF. Working as part of the wider QS team, you will responsible for monitoring and managing income and expenditure across various contracts throughout the business.
Key Tasks:
* Supervision of members of the commercial team.
* Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales
* Place subcontractor/large material orders while liaising with PM to ensure the most appropriate work packages are sent out
* Produce estimates/quotations using NHF SOR’s or traditional methods
* Compile variations in a timely manner to ensure client agreement
* To ensure all valuations are submitted in a timely fashion ensuring cash flow is strong at all times
* To ensure financial month end deadlines are met
* Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors
* Work closely with the project management team to ensure all contracts run well both delivery & commercially
Salary and package is negotiable for the right candidate
Please send your most up to date CV to Adam at a ConsortioRG. All correspondence will be treated in confidence
Assistant to intermediate Quantity Surveyor - new build residential projects - South East London. £to 40k
Your new company
A South East London based House building contractor; expanding steadily over the last 10 years they are now one of the larger and most recognisable house builders in the area. Due to growth with upcoming projects they now require an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help support the Commercial team. you will be working within a surveying team of 5 looking after 1 to 2 schemes with the support of a senior QS. Projects are typically 20 - 50 unit apartment schemes, RC frame or traditional build.
Your new role
You will be working in a small commercial team overseeing 1-2 projects. You will be accurately reporting the financial and contractual situation of the project, measuring and allocating payments for work undertaken, agreeing day to day variations and generally ensuring all costs are being reviewed and in-line with the budget.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need Surveying experience with residential schemes, ideally with a main contractor, you will have experience of JCT contracts and ideally be degree educated . Previous experience of working on housing association / soho schemes would be a benefit.
What you'll get in return
A salary of up to £40,000 in a well-established company where there is room to progress in the near future plus the chance to manage your own sites from start to finish
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 07, 2020
Permanent
Assistant to intermediate Quantity Surveyor - new build residential projects - South East London. £to 40k
Your new company
A South East London based House building contractor; expanding steadily over the last 10 years they are now one of the larger and most recognisable house builders in the area. Due to growth with upcoming projects they now require an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to help support the Commercial team. you will be working within a surveying team of 5 looking after 1 to 2 schemes with the support of a senior QS. Projects are typically 20 - 50 unit apartment schemes, RC frame or traditional build.
Your new role
You will be working in a small commercial team overseeing 1-2 projects. You will be accurately reporting the financial and contractual situation of the project, measuring and allocating payments for work undertaken, agreeing day to day variations and generally ensuring all costs are being reviewed and in-line with the budget.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need Surveying experience with residential schemes, ideally with a main contractor, you will have experience of JCT contracts and ideally be degree educated . Previous experience of working on housing association / soho schemes would be a benefit.
What you'll get in return
A salary of up to £40,000 in a well-established company where there is room to progress in the near future plus the chance to manage your own sites from start to finish
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
My client who undertakes construction and buildings maintenance projects, operate in the public and private sector and primarily work on social housing, education, heritage listed buildings and commercial projects.
As an ambitious and growing company, they are also developing a portfolio and track record in the delivery of Listed property restoration, healthcare and leisure projects.
Overview of the role:
Assist in the management of the commercial team in the reactive and planned maintenance part of the company. Located throughout the south west with offices in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon & Bristol the role will entail preparing monthly valuations using the National Housing Federation (NHF) schedule of rates or bespoke in house rates. Manage, monitor and process sub-contractor payments. Produce quotations using traditional methods and NHF. Working as part of the wider QS team, you will responsible for monitoring and managing income and expenditure across various contracts throughout the business.
Key Tasks:
* Supervision of members of the commercial team.
* Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales
* Place subcontractor/large material orders while liaising with PM to ensure the most appropriate work packages are sent out
* Produce estimates/quotations using NHF SOR’s or traditional methods
* Compile variations in a timely manner to ensure client agreement
* To ensure all valuations are submitted in a timely fashion ensuring cash flow is strong at all times
* To ensure financial month end deadlines are met
* Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors
* Work closely with the project management team to ensure all contracts run well both delivery & commercially
Salary and package is negotiable for the right candidate
Please send your most up to date CV to Adam at a ConsortioRG. All correspondence will be treated in confidence
Jun 30, 2020
Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
My client who undertakes construction and buildings maintenance projects, operate in the public and private sector and primarily work on social housing, education, heritage listed buildings and commercial projects.
As an ambitious and growing company, they are also developing a portfolio and track record in the delivery of Listed property restoration, healthcare and leisure projects.
Overview of the role:
Assist in the management of the commercial team in the reactive and planned maintenance part of the company. Located throughout the south west with offices in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon & Bristol the role will entail preparing monthly valuations using the National Housing Federation (NHF) schedule of rates or bespoke in house rates. Manage, monitor and process sub-contractor payments. Produce quotations using traditional methods and NHF. Working as part of the wider QS team, you will responsible for monitoring and managing income and expenditure across various contracts throughout the business.
Key Tasks:
* Supervision of members of the commercial team.
* Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales
* Place subcontractor/large material orders while liaising with PM to ensure the most appropriate work packages are sent out
* Produce estimates/quotations using NHF SOR’s or traditional methods
* Compile variations in a timely manner to ensure client agreement
* To ensure all valuations are submitted in a timely fashion ensuring cash flow is strong at all times
* To ensure financial month end deadlines are met
* Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors
* Work closely with the project management team to ensure all contracts run well both delivery & commercially
Salary and package is negotiable for the right candidate
Please send your most up to date CV to Adam at a ConsortioRG. All correspondence will be treated in confidence
Client
A well established company, which was formed in 2010 and they take immense pride in their work, and their workforce, who are all highly skilled and all hold CSCS certifications. All of the sites are supported by full time supervisors and a H.S.E. officer who carries out monthly site visits and toolbox talks. With mainly specialising in new builds, timber frames, refurbishments and RC frames. They employ over a hundred staff and have a fleet of company vehicles.
My client has since added a new director to the company as it is expanding fast and going from strength to strength. My clients has worked with one the largest British house building companies. This project was anticipated to last approximately 3 years or more – and they are still going strong 7 years later now building phase 5 having built phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 already!
Requirement:
I am looking for a senior time served QS to join my client on a permanent basis as our current QS is retiring.
The main requirement of this role is measurement and pricing of houses and flats both traditional build and timber frame for all of the main estate developers. Ideally this role would suit a mature, experienced person wishing to fit into a thriving family business.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Measuring of houses and flats both traditional build and timber frame
Pricing of Bills of Quantities for Building Contractors
Raising Invoices
Applications
Final Account negotiations
Attendance at site meetings and pre-order meetings
Qualifications and Skills:
Ideally Degree qualified or other relative construction qualification
The ability to estimate and measure from drawings and site plans is essential
Have experience working on new build residential developments from start to finish
Have excellent problem-solving skills
Professional communications skills
Must be a team player
Must be computer literate in both Word & Excel and other Surveying Software
Have a good working knowledge of the brickwork industry
A full driving licence
If this sounds like a role that you are interested in or would like to hear about more roles, then please give a call.
Jun 18, 2020
Full time
Client
A well established company, which was formed in 2010 and they take immense pride in their work, and their workforce, who are all highly skilled and all hold CSCS certifications. All of the sites are supported by full time supervisors and a H.S.E. officer who carries out monthly site visits and toolbox talks. With mainly specialising in new builds, timber frames, refurbishments and RC frames. They employ over a hundred staff and have a fleet of company vehicles.
My client has since added a new director to the company as it is expanding fast and going from strength to strength. My clients has worked with one the largest British house building companies. This project was anticipated to last approximately 3 years or more – and they are still going strong 7 years later now building phase 5 having built phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 already!
Requirement:
I am looking for a senior time served QS to join my client on a permanent basis as our current QS is retiring.
The main requirement of this role is measurement and pricing of houses and flats both traditional build and timber frame for all of the main estate developers. Ideally this role would suit a mature, experienced person wishing to fit into a thriving family business.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Measuring of houses and flats both traditional build and timber frame
Pricing of Bills of Quantities for Building Contractors
Raising Invoices
Applications
Final Account negotiations
Attendance at site meetings and pre-order meetings
Qualifications and Skills:
Ideally Degree qualified or other relative construction qualification
The ability to estimate and measure from drawings and site plans is essential
Have experience working on new build residential developments from start to finish
Have excellent problem-solving skills
Professional communications skills
Must be a team player
Must be computer literate in both Word & Excel and other Surveying Software
Have a good working knowledge of the brickwork industry
A full driving licence
If this sounds like a role that you are interested in or would like to hear about more roles, then please give a call.
A well renowned, Quantity and Building Surveying private practice are seeking an ambitious and technically competent Senior Quantity Surveyor.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work alongside the Directors who are eager to mentor and develop the successful Surveyor towards an Associate level and beyond.
The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role
You will be based at the consultancy's new London office, a short walk from St James Park station, where you will join a team of 30+ Quantity Surveyors who work on a number of award winning Residential. Commercial, and Hospitality projects across the UK and Europe.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will offer a full, traditional Quantity Surveying role as well as assuming the role of an Employer's Agent on certain projects.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor
Client facing/ Excellent communication skills
Degree qualified - RICS accredited
Preferably MRICS or committed to achieving
Residential or Commercial project experience would be beneficial
Experience within a professional QS practice/ consultancy environment
In Return?
£60,000 - £65,000
26 days annual leave
Pension
Bonus scheme
Healthcare
Mobile and laptop
Career development
Mar 09, 2020
Full time
A well renowned, Quantity and Building Surveying private practice are seeking an ambitious and technically competent Senior Quantity Surveyor.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work alongside the Directors who are eager to mentor and develop the successful Surveyor towards an Associate level and beyond.
The Senior Quantity Surveyors Role
You will be based at the consultancy's new London office, a short walk from St James Park station, where you will join a team of 30+ Quantity Surveyors who work on a number of award winning Residential. Commercial, and Hospitality projects across the UK and Europe.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will offer a full, traditional Quantity Surveying role as well as assuming the role of an Employer's Agent on certain projects.
The Senior Quantity Surveyor
Client facing/ Excellent communication skills
Degree qualified - RICS accredited
Preferably MRICS or committed to achieving
Residential or Commercial project experience would be beneficial
Experience within a professional QS practice/ consultancy environment
In Return?
£60,000 - £65,000
26 days annual leave
Pension
Bonus scheme
Healthcare
Mobile and laptop
Career development
Company Information Established for over 25 years my client specialises in high end residential contracts, together with building projects for our sister property development company in London. The role offers the opportunity to work on the full spectrum of projects from traditional to contemporary, refurbishment and new builds. I am looking for a QS to look after two projects we have in Wimbledon. One is the construction of 21 apartments and the other is a complete refurbishment. Both are currently on site. About You We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our company, providing quantity surveying services for both our private clients and our developments. You will also be expected to run your own projects. Preferably degree qualified in Quantity Surveying you should have a minimum of 6 years experience, working for a similar company. You will be at ease dealing with both our high net worth clients and our sub contractors and be able to establish working relationships with both. The key responsibilities are: Maximising the gross margin on the Company’s building contracts by working with the Contract Manager, accurately assessing costs during the delivery of the contract. Justifying to and claiming from clients all contractual payments due to the company Giving advice and undertaking value engineering if required Preparing and issuing tender packages to sub contractors Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering sub contractors. Collate and analyze sub contractor tenders and, after consultation with the relevant Contract Manager, award the sub contracts Assess and cost variations to the contract on a regular basis and update the Variations Account Scrutinise and verify application for payment from sub contracts Formulate contractual claims for submission Prepare and submit monthly valuations Submit and agree final accounts Prepare monthly cost reports and cost forecasting Promote commercial awareness throughout the project Manage the procurement and buying gains reporting, ensuring regular updating as the project progresses Review and advise on contracts Develop cost plans
Dec 17, 2019
Full time
Company Information Established for over 25 years my client specialises in high end residential contracts, together with building projects for our sister property development company in London. The role offers the opportunity to work on the full spectrum of projects from traditional to contemporary, refurbishment and new builds. I am looking for a QS to look after two projects we have in Wimbledon. One is the construction of 21 apartments and the other is a complete refurbishment. Both are currently on site. About You We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our company, providing quantity surveying services for both our private clients and our developments. You will also be expected to run your own projects. Preferably degree qualified in Quantity Surveying you should have a minimum of 6 years experience, working for a similar company. You will be at ease dealing with both our high net worth clients and our sub contractors and be able to establish working relationships with both. The key responsibilities are: Maximising the gross margin on the Company’s building contracts by working with the Contract Manager, accurately assessing costs during the delivery of the contract. Justifying to and claiming from clients all contractual payments due to the company Giving advice and undertaking value engineering if required Preparing and issuing tender packages to sub contractors Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering sub contractors. Collate and analyze sub contractor tenders and, after consultation with the relevant Contract Manager, award the sub contracts Assess and cost variations to the contract on a regular basis and update the Variations Account Scrutinise and verify application for payment from sub contracts Formulate contractual claims for submission Prepare and submit monthly valuations Submit and agree final accounts Prepare monthly cost reports and cost forecasting Promote commercial awareness throughout the project Manage the procurement and buying gains reporting, ensuring regular updating as the project progresses Review and advise on contracts Develop cost plans