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We're growing fast and we're looking for a commercially strong, operationally sharp Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to help shape the next stage of our journey. We are looking for someone to take ownership of all post-award commercial and scope-validation activities once a project is marked "Closed Won" in Salesforce. This includes verifying the BOQ, undertaking site surveys, preparing operational scopes and cost sheets, managing valuations, and ensuring commercial control throughout the delivery of fire doors, fire stopping, and wider passive fire protection projects. Why Join Us? This isn't just another QS role, it's a chance to shape the commercial direction of a growing specialist contractor. You'll get: A pathway to Commercial Manager Direct influence over profitability, strategy and operational excellence Exposure to high-profile, prestigious estates across London & the UK A high-performance, digitally-enabled working environment 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension + ongoing development opportunities About Onyx Fire & Security Onyx Fire & Security is one of the UK's leading fire safety specialists, delivering critical life-safety systems across commercial, residential and hotel & leisure sectors. Since 2008, we've focused on creating safer buildings through: Mechanical & Electrical Smoke Control Passive Fire Protection Fire Engineering & Asset Management We're a growing, ambitious SME with a strong operational culture and this role will be central to shaping our commercial success as we scale. The Role: As our Senior Operational QS, you will be the commercial lead from the moment a project becomes live. You'll take full ownership of scope validation, operational documentation, commercial controls and ongoing financial performance backed by a junior QS reporting into you. You'll work closely with the Head of Projects while overseeing project values from £200k to £3m, typically lasting 2-10 months. What You'll Be Responsible For Validating sold scopes and converting BOQs into operational documentation Visiting sites to verify quantities, access, constraints and real-world conditions Completing measured surveys for fire doors, fire stopping and passive fire works Producing Scope of Works packs and updating cost sheets Preparing monthly valuations and signing off works completed on site Preparing, negotiating and agreeing variations Leading commercial discussions with clients and internal stakeholders Overseeing projects under JCT contracts, including variations, claims and disputes Managing pricing strategy, margin control and commercial forecasting Owning the CVR process and ensuring commercial visibility across each project Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to the Head of Projects Scope & Costing Documentation Produce a formal Scope of Works Pack, including drawings, schedules, measured surveys and technical clarifications. Prepare the Operational Costing Sheet, including labour, materials, access requirements, prelims, and subcontractor packages. Clean up / restructure sales BOQs to ensure operational clarity and compliance with BM Trada / ASFP / project-specific requirements. Stakeholder & Client Interface Liaise with Project Managers, Site Managers, Sales, and the Client team to ensure all commercial matters are managed professionally. Respond to commercial queries, RFIs, and contract-related correspondence. Support the operational team in delivering high-quality, compliant works in line with the programme. Compliance & Quality Ensure all commercial outputs align with compliance frameworks (BM Trada, ASFP, Building Safety Act, and client-specific standards). Support the creation of design packs and technical documentation where required. About You: The Person Who Will Excel Here We're looking for someone who combines commercial sharpness with operational instinct, someone who thrives in a role with both structure and autonomy. Experience & Technical Strengths 5+ years QS experience (ideally in fire protection or a specialist MEP subcontractor) Strong measured survey capability Excellent document-production and client-facing communication Solid Excel/Sheets skills and BOQ understanding Proven track record of managing JCT contracts Experience managing valuations, variations and financial control Chartered Surveyor (RICS) or equivalent Experience working with Salesforce, OneTrace, Procore or similar systems. Understanding of BM Trada schemes / ASFP guidance / BSA Golden Thread requirements. Full UK driving licence. Traits & Mindset Commercially ambitious with strong attention to detail Proactive, structured and able to work independently Confident in negotiations and client conversations Strong leadership potential, capable of developing a junior QS Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling SME environment Strategic thinker with the ability to forecast, challenge and improve processes How to Apply: If you are intersted in this position and would like to learn more we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.

Fire Safety Surveyor (FTC) Salary: 50,000 plus travel expenses Location: North London, Hertfordshire, Essex Are you passionate about fire safety and ensuring the wellbeing of residents in large property portfolios? Do you thrive in collaborative environments, providing expert advice to contractors and stakeholders to maintain compliance and safety standards? We're supporting a leading housing provider to recruit a Fire Safety Surveyor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This vital role involves overseeing fire safety across diverse properties, ensuring proactive measures and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with contractors, internal teams, and external suppliers to deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions, ranging from active systems to passive measures like fire doors and compartmentation. The successful Fire Safety Surveyor will: Review completed Fire Risk Assessments and develop actionable improvement plans. Provide technical guidance to trades, contractors, and suppliers to uphold compliance and best practice. Oversee contractors working on fire alarms, AOV systems, fire doors, and asbestos reinspection. Manage contracts and monitor project schedules to ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring zero tolerance for non-compliance in all activities. The successful candidate will have: Strong fire/building surveying experience, including specifying remedial works for FRA actions. NEBOSH Fire / Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma (or equivalent). Professional membership with the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) preferred. Up-to-date knowledge of building safety regulations, construction, and repair practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected organisation committed to delivering safe, secure homes. If you're ready to make a real difference in fire safety management, for more information or to apply, please contact Tom Hewat at or call (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton 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&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Company Info With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years. They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.     Job Purpose   You will need to demonstrate an ability in undertaking inspections of building works in progress in new build residential sites, liaising with Building Contractors and preparing reports for Employer’s Agents and Project Management.  The work will involve undertaking regular inspections of residential new builds to monitor progress, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements, identifying discrepancies, preparing written reports with supporting photographs on weekly intervals and organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the Client in attendance. You will also need to demonstrate experience in projects including a good understanding of passive fire safety.   Hours:  35 Hours a week   Position summary   Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: Keep yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements Good observation to be able to identify discrepancies and raise these appropriately Prepare written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in a timely way Organise snagging and end of defect inspections with the client Maintain a good client relationship throughout  Candidate Requirements: Preferably a member of ICWIC, or other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE Our client would be keen to help you working towards these Experience of writing professional reports to a high standard Must be able to demonstrate excellent up to date technical knowledge  Be able to organise and prioritise own workloads Good communicator both written and oral  Capable of working under their own initiative and as part of a group Able to work under pressure  Take a pride in your work and ensure it reflects our company image and expectations  Continue to learn and develop your knowledge ensuring it is relevant and up-to-date Key Values Professional Integrity Technical Expertise Solution Focused Reliable Personal Service