Job description:
Senior Quantity Surveyor Superprime Residential Design Build GBP75k - GBP95k (Plus package) Central London Permanent Immediate Interviews The Company: Our impressive client is a Specialist Principle Contractor within the high-end Residential market. Offering bespoke specialist services in luxury New Build, Restoration, Refurbishments on Prime Single Dwellings within London and the South East. Reputable business with 10 years #39; experience in a very competitive market, they are fortunate to have been engaged on some of the most prestigious residences in the UK. Proactive company in growth mode - currently turning over GBP18m and with current and foreseeable project pipeline, expecting to be turning over closer to GBP30m in a few years time. The Opportunity: Small commercial team, looking for a hands-on self-sufficient Lead/ Managing Surveyor to oversee multiple D B projects from inception to completion, working closely with the Commercial Director. Upcoming project: GBP16m Superprime residential scheme in London Westminster. With 2/3 similar schemes in Central expected to be won. The role of the Senior Quantity Surveyor: Reporting into the Commercial Director, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Overall responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of a live project as required. Manage guide the QS team on other projects to maximise value quality whilst minimising cost. Take ownership and implement changes as necessary to the QS procedures so that all projects are being run to an agreed consistent template. Implement and oversee the periodic financial (CVR) reporting process across all projects. Management of procurement process in conjunction with Project Directors. Responsible for risk management, commencing with a review of tender documentation. Reviewing main contract conditions, highlighting key issues, negotiating the best terms possible and presenting to Director rsquo;s the key issues prior to execution. Support Directors in planning, forecasting and subsequently reporting project commercial performance. Consolidate individual contract reports into monthly management accounts in conjunction with the finance department. Analyse and interrogate the financial performance of each project to maximise commercial benefit. Develop partnership initiatives with customers and suppliers. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure positive management of all PQS relationships including final account closeout. Oversee the Estimating function for new business tender opportunities. Monitor and manage negotiations for sub-contract terms and conditions in conjunction with Construction Director, ensuring all terms are back-to-back with the main contract. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure all contract variations are properly documented at all times and identify any issues arising from those variations. Overall responsibility for preparation and submission of accurate and timely EOT rsquo;s L E rsquo;s. Take responsibility for recruitment within the commercial team. Oversee and manage the buying function and ensure that the projects are served properly with materials and plant at all times. Detailed Responsibilities: Ensure the QS team are in control of the monthly cost reporting process including the reconciliation of materials and labour hours against budget. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure all subcontract and main contract final accounts are agreed upon within the required timescales following practical completion. Maintain a thorough understanding of first principles pricing including wastage factors applicable to each trade/material. Take responsibility for ensuring that the QS team are up to date with all cost issues in our market and maintains up-to-date knowledge of trade daywork rates and material costs. Take responsibility for ensuring the database of trades is maintained and up to date. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure that monthly cost reports accurately reflect the forecast financial position of each project. Support the finance team in the preparation of margin studies and job cost reports/audits. Monitor, identify and advise contracts to ensure the terms are reflected in management procedures on-site. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure all contract correspondence including variations and subsequent cost/time implications are accurately recorded and proactively communicated. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure the master schedule of AI rsquo;s and CSI rsquo;s is maintained and always priced. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure all purchase orders are cross-referenced to the BQ/Pricing Schedules/AI rsquo;s/CSI rsquo;s. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure all relevant sub-contractor insurances are up to date at the onset of the contract and maintained throughout the project. Monitor and manage the QS team to ensure all subcontractor collateral warranties are signed and completed where required. Ensure all QS procedures are being followed at all times and identify any issues arising. Monitor and forecast QS resource requirements and advise Construction Director as required. Take control of the internal benchmarking studies for previous projects so we can provide budget advice to potential clients. Maintain accurate time sheets. Proactive management of the QS team including identification and implementation of CPD requirements. Undertake annual and half-yearly appraisals for the QS team. Commit to undertaking own continuous personal development. As required, undertake day-to-day QS duties to ensure smooth running of projects. To be successful as Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will need to possess the following: 10+ years experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor - High-end/Luxury residential experience. Have exposure to all post and pre-contract stages and negotiations Degree Qualified, ideally chartered/ RICS accreditation. Comfortable running multiple projects and managing high expectations. Experience managing projects valued between GBP10-20m previously. APPLY NOW to be considered for this exceptional opening - Interviews to take place week commencing 19th Feb 2024
