Quantity Surveyor

Candidate required: Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Industry: Construction Professionals South
Location: Gravesend
Salary & package dependant on experience: £60,000 £70,000 + package

The role & about the client:

Our client is an established main contractor with a strong pipeline of refurbishment projects across London and the South East. They deliver schemes across commercial, education, healthcare and residential sectors, typically ranging from £500k £10m in value. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong refurbishment background to join their commercial team based near Gravesend. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a stable workload and long-term career progression opportunities.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing all commercial aspects of refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and tender documentation
• Procurement of subcontractors and supplier packages
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor variations and valuations
• Cost reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Producing and agreeing final accounts
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a main contractor
• Strong refurbishment or fit-out project experience (essential)
• Experience managing projects from inception to completion
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts
• Strong negotiation and commercial management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred

How to apply: Please apply with an up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities:
ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.