Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor  

Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Salary up to £70,000 + £5000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

A leading main contractor based near Kingston upon Thames is searching for a Project Quantity Surveyor. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Project QS to become a significant member of an established and steadily expanding Main Contractor in Surrey.

The position involves a wide variety of surveying duties from award to Final Account on diverse and interesting projects and will include responsibility for up to 3 live jobs at any one time.

You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of sectors that include Commercial, Sports, Residential, Churches and Schools with project types consisting of New-Build, Refurbishment, Fit-Out with values ranging between £1M – £8M. Contracts: Traditional & D&B.

The Project Quantity Surveyor duties:  

• Budgeting.
• Assisting the tendering process.
• Cashflow forecasting.
• Subcontractor procurement and negotiation.
• Monthly valuations with the Client’s QS.
• Change management.
• Pricing of variations and the provision of timely cost advice.
• Remeasurement.
• Working closely with the Contract.
• Managers in the delivery of the projects.
• Subcontract account management to FA.
• Monthly CVRs.
• Reporting to the Directors.
• Closing out of project Final Accounts.

The Candidate:

• Have at least 8 years’ experience with a Main Contractor.
• Have relevant qualifications (HND / Degree / Professional).
• Be commercially minded.
• Be self-motivated and proactive.
• Work with integrity.
• Be well presented with good communication skills.
• Have a good and stable track record.
• Be looking to work in a smaller company environment and enjoy the opportunities arising
• from such a position.
• Want to develop their career and experience.
• Relish a challenge.
• Be located within 1hr’s travel to the office.

If you would like to find out more then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on 07498 987 851 or email: sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk