Quantity Surveyor

JR294: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Battersea, London

Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 Per Annum + £6,000 Vehicle Allowance

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage cost plans, estimates and bills of quantities for M&E packages from concept through to final account.
• Produce detailed M&E tender submissions, take-offs and pricing schedules; liaise with design and supply chain to validate rates and assumptions.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts including interim valuations, payment applications, variations, extensions of time and claims in accordance with contract conditions (e.g. NEC, JCT, ACA).
• Measure works and prepare interim valuations and final accounts for M&E works, ensuring correct application of variations and adjustment mechanisms.
• Forecast and monitor project costs, cashflow and margins; report commercial performance and risks to management.
• Agree valuations and variations with clients, employers agents and subcontractors and prepare supporting documentation.
• Manage procurement of M&E subcontractors and suppliers, including tender enquiries and commercial recommendations.
• Maintain records of contract correspondence, instructions, variations and change control.
• Support risk management and value engineering exercises to optimise cost and programme outcomes.
• Assist in claims preparation and dispute support where required.
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, site teams and supply chain to resolve commercial issues and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating and QS processes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong commercial awareness of M&E building services (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical distribution, lighting and controls).
• Competent in measurement methods for building services (NRM / SMM7 familiarity).
• Solid understanding of UK contract forms (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, ACA) and contract administration procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial software packages.
• Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering or relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Practical site exposure to M&E installation and subcontract management advantageous.