The Company:

We are working with a leading refurbishment and fit-out contractor who are long established and really well respected who specialise in Leisure & Hospitality works.

They have excellent relationships with their clients that means the majority of their work is repeat, negotiated business.

They are cash rich, typically make double digit margins on their projects, have an excellent supply chain who they pay promptly and treat with respect (we know this from our own experience of working with them!), staff turnover is also very low as people like working there.

The Role:

As part of their planned growth, they are now in a position to add to their Commercial team.

Specifically, they’ve asked us to source a Senior QS to work on projects based in and around London.

You will typically be responsible for overseeing 2-3 schemes at any time with combined project values of around £10 Million.

The role is mainly site based with occasional office visits.

You will also be supported in your role by a very experienced Commercial Director and the other Company Directors.

You will work closely with the operations and technical teams to reach successful commercial outcomes on your projects.

General responsibilities will include the following;

Undertake all commercial and contractual requirements on the designated projects in accordance with the company procedures and processes.

Ensuring sound financial performance including profitability, cash flow, and managing risks and opportunities.

Preparation of accurate and detailed monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Manager.

Good working knowledge and application of Main Contract and Sub-Contract Forms and Standard Method of Measurement.

Preparing and agreeing Monthly Valuations, including valuing variations and forecast final account.

Appointment of Subcontractors in accordance with Company Procedures, including procurement and account management including valuations, payment notices and agreement of final accounts.

To work closely with Contracts Management to ensure all required site records and correspondence are completed in accordance with the specific Contract requirements and Company Procedures.

Maintain close working relationship with the client and design team to assist in the success of the project.

Liaise with Contracts Management to review and monitor project costs whilst achieving high standards of quality and health and safety.

You:

They would like to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who has previously been responsible for leading the commercial elements of fit-out and refurbishment projects.

They would also be interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors who are ready to step up into a Senior QS role.

You will be based in or be able to commute to the South East of England

You will be very familiar with JCT Construction Contracts.

Rewards:

Salary wise they are fairly open minded depending on your level of experience but typically £80,000-£85,000 + car or allowance + bonus (typically 15-20% of salary) + enhanced pension + healthcare.

You will be working with a company who can provide a challenging and supportive working environment, who have a really healthy pipeline of work, a very healthy balance sheet who value and support their staff.

Excellent opportunities for progression in a highly successful and multi award winning business.

If this role sounds of interest and you’d like to find out more please apply below, don’t worry if you haven’t got an up-to-date CV, we can deal with that for you later