Quantity Surveyor – Fit Out Contractor – London

Quantity Surveyor – Fit Out Contractor – London About my client: Our client, a £20m turnover contractor, operates in both the public and private sectors, having developed expertise in hospital developments, schools, student accommodation, office and commercial space. The successful candidate must come from a Sub – Contract background with experience in Carpentry / Joinery / Fit Out projects and will be based in London. Main Responsibilities & Duties: Participate in tender handover from estimating department · Ensure Adequate LOI or PO in place · Prepare profit plan following receipt of Estimator · Procure sub contract packages, prepare sub contract orders ensuring compliance with specification, drawings and employer’s requirements · Monitor Labour Spend throughout the project · Monitor Material Spend throughout the project · Negotiate material prices and lead-times where required · Ensure payment notices and payless notices issued when payments made · Experience of using NAV Software (or alternative system) · Produce project cash flow forecast and keep up to date changing if the project moves · Prepare and submit client applications accurately and in a timely manner to maintain positive cashflow · Manage sub contract applications and ensure work packages are valued correctly and on time · Manage project correspondence and meeting attendance · Ensure monthly applications are certified on time and invoiced as appropriate. · Manage and agree sub contract instructions and issuing subcontract variations. · Visit site regularly during installation · Conduct site measures where relevant · Monitor productivity prior to valuations · Create, monitor & keep CVR’s updated · Submit and agree client variations · Prepare, submit and agree client final account · Conclude subcontract accounts · Preparation of monthly cost to complete reports (CTC’s) accurately and on time. · Participate in team meetings and liaise with site team · Carry out and assist with Value Engineering as appropriate · Liaise with Commercial Manager in respect of claims for acceleration, prolongation and EOT requests · Understand and implement company health and safety policy and all company processes at all times. · Monitoring and managing risks, change and overall cost control to maximise profitability, accurate reporting of project financial performance · Estimate projects using Causeway estimating system, produce BOQs using on CAD/OST Measure · Liaise with supply chain ensuring most competitive rates and materials used · Positive engagement with the company’s and client teams at every opportunity Experience Required and core competencies: · Minimum 3 years’ experience working with a specialist interior fit-out contractor · Degree qualified in RICS or CIOB approved QS course preferential · Good communication and organisational skills · Ability to remain calm and focused · Accuracy and quality in reports and documents · Professional conduct & appearance when representing the business · IT literate · Knowledge of British Standards and Governing Regulations · Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts · Preparation and Distribution of prescribed Company documentation · A full UK driving license · Competent to work under normal supervision · Competent to work without supervision · Competent to supervise and train others · Capable of assuming greater responsibility