Quantity Surveyor / Project Coordinator

This is a newly created vacancy with a small but rapidly growing specialist residential contractor based in Chelsea, London. The successful candidate will perform in a dual role of managing the post contract work on a 9 flat refurbishment in Chiswick whilst also helping the business with their tendering and estimating.

Project Details

The successful candidate will work as the Quantity Surveyor on a 9 flat refurbishment project is Chiswick. You will also work as the companies only QS member of staff and advise on commercial issues throughout their portfolio of projects, whilst also taking a prominent role in the companies tendering activity.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Presenting detailed information on the costs of labour, plant and materials.
• Preparing and agreeing projected final accounts/valuations, the penultimate final account and loss and expense claims.
• Producing accurate quotes for upcoming/potential business.
• Delivering and discussing these quotes with your clients - presenting directly to clients in the showroom when required.
• Identifying new tender opportunities.
• Pricing and negotiating tenders.
• Preparation and submission of specifications and contractor’s proposals.
• Preparing cost/value reconciliation reports to show actual profit/loss and anticipated profit/loss.
• Following up on new tender applications.
• Meeting with potential clients to discuss the company with them.
• Taking briefs on new projects.
• Taking clients on site visits to completed or part-completed projects.
• Assisting with general project management and project coordination including taking materials to site if required.
• Preparation, submission and monitoring programmes.
• Co-ordinating with site staff and suppliers.
• Assisting in project handover

Desired Skills and Experience

•  Excellent administration skills with a methodical approach
•  Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
•  High levels of numeracy and accuracy with a keen eye for detail
•  The ability to manage own workload without direction
•  Articulate and well presented with a friendly personable manner

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

•  A degree or similar equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying is essential - A driving License is essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a small but highly professional turnkey contractor specialising in the luxury residential sector. They are capable of delivering new build, refurbishment and fit-out work within this sector. They are an ambitious company looking for a passionate and hard working QS who can make this role their own and grow with the business. If this sounds like you, then apply.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£30k - £40k + Car