Project Quantity Surveyor

Posted 16 October 2023
Salary£50000 - £65000 per annum
LocationBuckinghamshire
Job type Permanent
DisciplineConstruction
ReferenceQSTAP_1697536898
Contact NameVerity Hampson-Smith

Job description

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our client to head up a new large residential scheme in Maidenhead of traditionally built homes.

Joining an inclusive and supportive working environment you will be responsible for;

  • Preparation of reports as required
  • Identifying risks and opportunities
  • Understanding the approved Budget and package breakdowns
  • Liaising with the technical team and design consultants so as to ensure design concepts and proposals are developed in line with the approved budgets and procurement tracker
  • Monitoring changes so as to continuously identify the status of costs
  • Liaising with all members of the project team, including but not limited to construction, technical, sales, finance, customer service and estate management colleagues
  • To establish subcontract sources early in the programme so that they can contribute to the design in terms of value engineering and alternative solutions (early supply chain engagement)
  • Ensure procurement of all subcontract elements of the development are completed in accordance with the company requirements and sustainability objectives
  • Preparing scope of works and trade packages
  • Preparing selected tender list for approval
  • Subcontract tendering
  • Holding and taking minutes of Subcontract Post-Tender and Pre-Order Meetings
  • Preparing subcontract documentation
  • Raising subcontractor payments and ensuring associated notices and documentation are issued in a timely manner
  • Sending agreed number of copies of all Contract Drawings and any revised drawings as issued to subcontractors
  • Forecasting value of design variations
  • Agreeing variations with subcontractor
  • Countersigning site instructions
  • Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports
  • Agreeing final account with subcontractors
  • Fully completing monthly cost reports for approval

In return you will be joining a company which offers a personalised progression plan from day one, paying a basic salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience plus car allowance, bonus and benefits.