Senior Quantity Surveyor Main Contractor - CAT A Refurbishment & Fit Out
£75k - £90k DOE
West London
The Company:
Our client is one of the fastest growing Main Contractors in London and is part of a wider group that turnover £130m, but our client also turnovers £60m. There will be plenty of promotional opportunities as our client has secured very impressive pipelines over the next 2-3 years. They work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, being one the fastest-growing main contractors in London right now!
As the Lead Project/Senior QS, you will be overseeing an £18m, Design & Build project in Kensington, which is running over another 18 months. It’s essential that the Surveyor coming in has first-hand, CAT A fit-out package knowledge.
The project is the 90,000 ft2 refurbishment of the old Whiteleys of Bayswater Furniture Depository to CAT A Office Space, including standard CAT A refurbishment of levels Ground to 4th Floor inclusive, plus the addition of a new steel frame and glass clad 5th floor level, plus basement car par park commuter facility.
Main Role Purpose:
You will be a capable, stand alone surveyor, ideally with 10 years experience, we will be looking to complement the role with a full time site based Assistant QS to assist in the day to day running of the project.
Also be Capable of running multiple packages simultaneously, including all Valuations, Payments, CVR’s, Pricing and Agreeing Variations with Trades and the PQS, Project Reports, Cashflows etc...
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting with tendering (where necessary), procurement and payment of supply chain, cost/ value reporting, valuations, and payments together with pricing contract variations, preparation of claims (time and quantum) and undertaking commercial and contractual correspondence.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assisting with the preparing of tender and contract documents
Reviewing Client amendments to forms of Contract
Assisting with the cost analysis for tender returns.
Assisting in establishing client's requirements and undertaking feasibility and risk studies.
Performing commercial/contract risk assessment, earned value management and cost control.
Performing various stages of the procurement of project supply chain.
Preparation and monitoring of procurement schedules to ensure delivery of agreed/ahead of project dates.
Tendering Packages in line with procurement schedule: Including liaison with Design and Construction for input to scopes & package inclusions.
Issuing recommendations internally for approval with supporting documents.
Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to project commercial risks.
Providing advice on possible/ potential claims.
Analysing and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments, issuing payment/payless notices.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Monthly updating of the AFR Cost Value internal reports. Review of current costs/ end life predictions and prelims forecasting.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Come from a main contractor background & have good technical surveying knowledge.
Qualifications: Degree Qualified (BSc Hons) & ONC/HNC preferable.
Have a minimum of 10 years experience as standalone QS.
Have good understanding of JCT form of contracts.
Proven experience managing CAT A Refurb & Fit out schemes.
Be a competent ready-made Surveyor/ QS who also is happy to learn more.
Have a good mix of energy, attitude & confidence in the role.
If you have the relevant experience and interested in this opportunity... APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting to be completed by March 2023
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Senior Quantity Surveyor Main Contractor - CAT A Refurbishment & Fit Out
£75k - £90k DOE
West London
The Company:
Our client is one of the fastest growing Main Contractors in London and is part of a wider group that turnover £130m, but our client also turnovers £60m. There will be plenty of promotional opportunities as our client has secured very impressive pipelines over the next 2-3 years. They work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, being one the fastest-growing main contractors in London right now!
As the Lead Project/Senior QS, you will be overseeing an £18m, Design & Build project in Kensington, which is running over another 18 months. It’s essential that the Surveyor coming in has first-hand, CAT A fit-out package knowledge.
The project is the 90,000 ft2 refurbishment of the old Whiteleys of Bayswater Furniture Depository to CAT A Office Space, including standard CAT A refurbishment of levels Ground to 4th Floor inclusive, plus the addition of a new steel frame and glass clad 5th floor level, plus basement car par park commuter facility.
Main Role Purpose:
You will be a capable, stand alone surveyor, ideally with 10 years experience, we will be looking to complement the role with a full time site based Assistant QS to assist in the day to day running of the project.
Also be Capable of running multiple packages simultaneously, including all Valuations, Payments, CVR’s, Pricing and Agreeing Variations with Trades and the PQS, Project Reports, Cashflows etc...
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for assisting with tendering (where necessary), procurement and payment of supply chain, cost/ value reporting, valuations, and payments together with pricing contract variations, preparation of claims (time and quantum) and undertaking commercial and contractual correspondence.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assisting with the preparing of tender and contract documents
Reviewing Client amendments to forms of Contract
Assisting with the cost analysis for tender returns.
Assisting in establishing client's requirements and undertaking feasibility and risk studies.
Performing commercial/contract risk assessment, earned value management and cost control.
Performing various stages of the procurement of project supply chain.
Preparation and monitoring of procurement schedules to ensure delivery of agreed/ahead of project dates.
Tendering Packages in line with procurement schedule: Including liaison with Design and Construction for input to scopes & package inclusions.
Issuing recommendations internally for approval with supporting documents.
Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to project commercial risks.
Providing advice on possible/ potential claims.
Analysing and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments, issuing payment/payless notices.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Monthly updating of the AFR Cost Value internal reports. Review of current costs/ end life predictions and prelims forecasting.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Come from a main contractor background & have good technical surveying knowledge.
Qualifications: Degree Qualified (BSc Hons) & ONC/HNC preferable.
Have a minimum of 10 years experience as standalone QS.
Have good understanding of JCT form of contracts.
Proven experience managing CAT A Refurb & Fit out schemes.
Be a competent ready-made Surveyor/ QS who also is happy to learn more.
Have a good mix of energy, attitude & confidence in the role.
If you have the relevant experience and interested in this opportunity... APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting to be completed by March 2023
Quantity Surveyor
Main Contractor - CAT A Refurbishment & Fit Out
£65k - £90k DOE
West London
The Company:
Our client is one of the fastest growing Main Contractors in London and is part of a wider group that turnover £130m, but our client also turnovers £60m. There will be plenty of promotional opportunities as our client has secured very impressive pipelines over the next 2-3 years. They work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, being one the fastest-growing main contractors in London right now!
As the Lead Project/Senior QS, you will be overseeing an £18m, Design & Build project in Kensington, which is running over another 18 months. It’s essential that the Surveyor coming in has first-hand, CAT A fit-out package knowledge.
The project is the 90,000 ft2 refurbishment of the old Whiteleys of Bayswater Furniture Depository to CAT A Office Space, including standard CAT A refurbishment of levels Ground to 4th Floor inclusive, plus the addition of a new steel frame and glass clad 5th floor level, plus basement car par park commuter facility.
Main Role Purpose:
You will be a capable, stand alone surveyor, ideally with 10 years experience, we will be looking to complement the role with a full time site based Assistant QS to assist in the day to day running of the project.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for running multiple packages simultaneously, including all Valuations, Payments, CVR’s, Pricing and Agreeing Variations with Trades and the PQS, Project Reports, Cashflows.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assisting with the preparing of tender and contract documents
Reviewing Client amendments to forms of Contract
Assisting with the cost analysis for tender returns.
Assisting in establishing client's requirements and undertaking feasibility and risk studies.
Performing commercial/contract risk assessment, earned value management and cost control.
Performing various stages of the procurement of project supply chain.
Preparation and monitoring of procurement schedules to ensure delivery of agreed/ahead of project dates.
Tendering Packages in line with procurement schedule: Including liaison with Design and Construction for input to scopes & package inclusions.
Issuing recommendations internally for approval with supporting documents.
Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to project commercial risks.
Providing advice on possible/ potential claims.
Analysing and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments, issuing payment/payless notices.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Monthly updating of the AFR Cost Value internal reports. Review of current costs/ end life predictions and prelims forecasting.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Come from a main contractor background & have good technical surveying knowledge.
Qualifications: Degree Qualified (BSc Hons) & ONC/HNC preferable.
Have a minimum of 10 years experience as standalone QS.
Have good understanding of JCT form of contracts.
Proven experience managing CAT A Refurb & Fit out schemes.
Be a competent ready-made Surveyor/ QS who also is happy to learn more.
Have a good mix of energy, attitude & confidence in the role.
If you have the relevant experience and interested in this opportunity... APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting to be completed by March 2023
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Quantity Surveyor
Main Contractor - CAT A Refurbishment & Fit Out
£65k - £90k DOE
West London
The Company:
Our client is one of the fastest growing Main Contractors in London and is part of a wider group that turnover £130m, but our client also turnovers £60m. There will be plenty of promotional opportunities as our client has secured very impressive pipelines over the next 2-3 years. They work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK, being one the fastest-growing main contractors in London right now!
As the Lead Project/Senior QS, you will be overseeing an £18m, Design & Build project in Kensington, which is running over another 18 months. It’s essential that the Surveyor coming in has first-hand, CAT A fit-out package knowledge.
The project is the 90,000 ft2 refurbishment of the old Whiteleys of Bayswater Furniture Depository to CAT A Office Space, including standard CAT A refurbishment of levels Ground to 4th Floor inclusive, plus the addition of a new steel frame and glass clad 5th floor level, plus basement car par park commuter facility.
Main Role Purpose:
You will be a capable, stand alone surveyor, ideally with 10 years experience, we will be looking to complement the role with a full time site based Assistant QS to assist in the day to day running of the project.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for running multiple packages simultaneously, including all Valuations, Payments, CVR’s, Pricing and Agreeing Variations with Trades and the PQS, Project Reports, Cashflows.
Specific Responsibilities:
Assisting with the preparing of tender and contract documents
Reviewing Client amendments to forms of Contract
Assisting with the cost analysis for tender returns.
Assisting in establishing client's requirements and undertaking feasibility and risk studies.
Performing commercial/contract risk assessment, earned value management and cost control.
Performing various stages of the procurement of project supply chain.
Preparation and monitoring of procurement schedules to ensure delivery of agreed/ahead of project dates.
Tendering Packages in line with procurement schedule: Including liaison with Design and Construction for input to scopes & package inclusions.
Issuing recommendations internally for approval with supporting documents.
Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to project commercial risks.
Providing advice on possible/ potential claims.
Analysing and writing detailed progress reports.
Valuing completed work and arranging payments, issuing payment/payless notices.
Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.
Monthly updating of the AFR Cost Value internal reports. Review of current costs/ end life predictions and prelims forecasting.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
Come from a main contractor background & have good technical surveying knowledge.
Qualifications: Degree Qualified (BSc Hons) & ONC/HNC preferable.
Have a minimum of 10 years experience as standalone QS.
Have good understanding of JCT form of contracts.
Proven experience managing CAT A Refurb & Fit out schemes.
Be a competent ready-made Surveyor/ QS who also is happy to learn more.
Have a good mix of energy, attitude & confidence in the role.
If you have the relevant experience and interested in this opportunity... APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting to be completed by March 2023
My Trusted Builder
Sampson Street, London E1W 1NA, UK
Job Description
Who We Are
My Trusted Builder is a small but rapidly growing project management construction company based in modern and fun offices in London. We carry out striking work and creative, bespoke design services that reveal a space’s potential and showcases each client’s unique personality and need. Our service covers House Extensions, Loft Conversion, Refurbishment and Commercial fit-outs. We offer a full bespoke end to end service from commissioning architects, obtaining planning, building regulation, structural work, party wall agreements and full turn key service under the guise of project management.
We believe that each client is an individual. They deserve professional services that can both capture their imagination and exceed their expectations. By drawing on our wealth of experience, we can surpass the level of service they would, each and every time… no exceptions.
What we are looking for
My Trusted Builder is looking for an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our small growing team. You will be preparing estimates and working on secured contracts in refurbishment, loft conversions, extensions and fit-out projects in the commercial and residential sectors ranging in size from £50,000 to £500,000 – with the support of administration staff. You should have a good track record within the refurbishment, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry.
Job Title: Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
Reporting To: Director
Purpose:
This new role is seen as pivotal to the growth and future success of the business. You will act like an owner; a true entrepreneur, open minded and an independent thinker that can take and give constructive feedback from the whole team in order to grow it and the organisation. You will be great at what you do, having fun along the way, and someone whom the owner can entrust to take over the whole estimating service, and build a team around.
Aims
You will manage the whole estimating service and in liaison with the Director and Contracts Manager ensure projects are accurately costed and invoiced accordingly, maintaining profitability by close scrutiny of contractors and sub-contractor accounts. You will work closely with the in-house team, other professional partners, contractors and clients ensuring a seamless service is offered.
Role Responsibilities
Understand and scrutinise Project Specifications & Drawings, create estimate for client
Complete tenders within given timescales.
Package estimate for client submission and liaise with other team members to secure the project.
Prepare contract ready to be signed for costumers and subcontractors.
Create bills of quantities
Assist in PQQ from preparations through to submission when applicable
Prepare and accurately update a report for the Directors on all tenders and submissions
Meet with Clients and Consultants to build relationships and ensure future business development.
Understand and scrutinise (Sub-) Contractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and value for money whilst maintaining profitability for the business.
Create project cost sheet from bill of quantities and other resources to enable accurate ordering and use on site.
Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the company
Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the client designer and indicate dates when products or information are required to be available on site.
Review and where necessary revise sub-contractor variations to ensure accuracy and value for money for client
Carry out site visits and surveys as necessary
Analyze and resolve (cost) disputes that may arise between the subcontractors, Client and Company.
Cost control and variations through builder trend platform
Create variations using BuilderTrend software
Liaise with Clients, Architects and Designers in relation to requests for pricing, tendering and cost control
Ensure timely and constant follow up with clients and update CRM system as necessary.
Compare market prices and constantly update costing and pricing models to ensure profitability is maintained for both subcontractors and the organisation.
Constantly update the contract with new products and services ensuring communication to client in order to upsell and or improve specification.
Upload new projects to BuilderTrend system (Sales and after sales)
Integrate the organisations bespoke Excel bill of quantities and contract to BuilderTrend platform.
Suggest, help with and implement new policies and procedures to constantly improve the estimating, sales and cost control process
Feed-back to other colleagues on how to improve business processes and organization and team communications.
Interview and train new members of the growing team
Skills and Abilities
excellent interpersonal skills,
communication skills both written and oral
excellent analytical and questioning skills
ability to negotiate on behalf of the client whilst maintaining the organisations overall integrity
the ability to effectively manage time and produce quality work in order to win projects
the ability to work with new platforms as and when required.
Attention to detail.
Great computer skills in excel word and database systems.
Good organisational skills.
Forward thinker prioritise deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
Several years’ experience of tendering for complex refurbishment and extension projects.
Full understanding of construction drawings, cad work would be advantageous for design work if needed
Working knowledge of appropriate software systems
technical ability to interpret design drawings and complete an accurate take off sheet.
An appropriate trade qualification.
You should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience of estimating and cost control of projects within the range of £30,000 to £500,000.
The Company will offer a base salary of £35kto £45k P/A and 1% percent of all successfully contracts which is an estimated £20k for first year, negotiable after that. There will be a 3 months’ probation period.
Feb 22, 2019
Full time
Job Description
Who We Are
My Trusted Builder is a small but rapidly growing project management construction company based in modern and fun offices in London. We carry out striking work and creative, bespoke design services that reveal a space’s potential and showcases each client’s unique personality and need. Our service covers House Extensions, Loft Conversion, Refurbishment and Commercial fit-outs. We offer a full bespoke end to end service from commissioning architects, obtaining planning, building regulation, structural work, party wall agreements and full turn key service under the guise of project management.
We believe that each client is an individual. They deserve professional services that can both capture their imagination and exceed their expectations. By drawing on our wealth of experience, we can surpass the level of service they would, each and every time… no exceptions.
What we are looking for
My Trusted Builder is looking for an Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our small growing team. You will be preparing estimates and working on secured contracts in refurbishment, loft conversions, extensions and fit-out projects in the commercial and residential sectors ranging in size from £50,000 to £500,000 – with the support of administration staff. You should have a good track record within the refurbishment, commercial and residential sectors of the construction industry.
Job Title: Estimator/Quantity Surveyor
Reporting To: Director
Purpose:
This new role is seen as pivotal to the growth and future success of the business. You will act like an owner; a true entrepreneur, open minded and an independent thinker that can take and give constructive feedback from the whole team in order to grow it and the organisation. You will be great at what you do, having fun along the way, and someone whom the owner can entrust to take over the whole estimating service, and build a team around.
Aims
You will manage the whole estimating service and in liaison with the Director and Contracts Manager ensure projects are accurately costed and invoiced accordingly, maintaining profitability by close scrutiny of contractors and sub-contractor accounts. You will work closely with the in-house team, other professional partners, contractors and clients ensuring a seamless service is offered.
Role Responsibilities
Understand and scrutinise Project Specifications & Drawings, create estimate for client
Complete tenders within given timescales.
Package estimate for client submission and liaise with other team members to secure the project.
Prepare contract ready to be signed for costumers and subcontractors.
Create bills of quantities
Assist in PQQ from preparations through to submission when applicable
Prepare and accurately update a report for the Directors on all tenders and submissions
Meet with Clients and Consultants to build relationships and ensure future business development.
Understand and scrutinise (Sub-) Contractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and value for money whilst maintaining profitability for the business.
Create project cost sheet from bill of quantities and other resources to enable accurate ordering and use on site.
Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the company
Create Suppliers form for goods supplied by the client designer and indicate dates when products or information are required to be available on site.
Review and where necessary revise sub-contractor variations to ensure accuracy and value for money for client
Carry out site visits and surveys as necessary
Analyze and resolve (cost) disputes that may arise between the subcontractors, Client and Company.
Cost control and variations through builder trend platform
Create variations using BuilderTrend software
Liaise with Clients, Architects and Designers in relation to requests for pricing, tendering and cost control
Ensure timely and constant follow up with clients and update CRM system as necessary.
Compare market prices and constantly update costing and pricing models to ensure profitability is maintained for both subcontractors and the organisation.
Constantly update the contract with new products and services ensuring communication to client in order to upsell and or improve specification.
Upload new projects to BuilderTrend system (Sales and after sales)
Integrate the organisations bespoke Excel bill of quantities and contract to BuilderTrend platform.
Suggest, help with and implement new policies and procedures to constantly improve the estimating, sales and cost control process
Feed-back to other colleagues on how to improve business processes and organization and team communications.
Interview and train new members of the growing team
Skills and Abilities
excellent interpersonal skills,
communication skills both written and oral
excellent analytical and questioning skills
ability to negotiate on behalf of the client whilst maintaining the organisations overall integrity
the ability to effectively manage time and produce quality work in order to win projects
the ability to work with new platforms as and when required.
Attention to detail.
Great computer skills in excel word and database systems.
Good organisational skills.
Forward thinker prioritise deadlines.
Qualifications and Experience
Several years’ experience of tendering for complex refurbishment and extension projects.
Full understanding of construction drawings, cad work would be advantageous for design work if needed
Working knowledge of appropriate software systems
technical ability to interpret design drawings and complete an accurate take off sheet.
An appropriate trade qualification.
You should be capable of demonstrating previous successful experience of estimating and cost control of projects within the range of £30,000 to £500,000.
The Company will offer a base salary of £35kto £45k P/A and 1% percent of all successfully contracts which is an estimated £20k for first year, negotiable after that. There will be a 3 months’ probation period.