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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed