Job Description:

Project Quantity Surveyor – High-End Commercial Regeneration – Sloane Square, London

Salary/Package: £75,000 – £80,000 + favourable pension, annual leave and travel package

O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a highly reputable Tier 1 main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a large-scale, high-end commercial regeneration project in Sloane Square, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established business with an excellent reputation for staff retention, working on a new scheme with an anticipated duration of 3.5 years.

The successful candidate will join the project from its early commencement stages, providing the opportunity to gain involvement throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial pre-construction and procurement through to delivery and practical completion.

They are looking for a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting experience who can take responsibility for key trade packages, alongside cost reporting, valuations and regular involvement in client interaction.

Previous experience working through pre-construction phases would be advantageous, particularly for someone who enjoys being involved in a project from the outset and helping establish the commercial function as the scheme progresses.

The business can offer a competitive salary of £75,000–£80,000, alongside one day per week working from home and an attractive wider benefits package covering pension, annual leave and travel.

Role Overview:

• Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
• Contractor: Tier 1 Main Contractor
• Project: Large-scale, high-end commercial regeneration
• Location: Sloane Square, London
• Project Duration: Approximately 3.5 years
• Project Stage: New scheme / Early commencement
• Salary: £75,000 + £5,000
• Working Arrangements: One day per week working from home
• Type: Permanent
• Start: ASAP, although the business can wait for the right candidate

Responsibilities:

• Manage key trade packages from procurement through to final account.
• Take responsibility for subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, package reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor applications for payment, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and manage monthly cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and commercial updates.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Project Director and wider site team to support successful project delivery.
• Maintain regular involvement in client interaction, providing commercial updates and supporting the management of client relationships.
• Assist with pre-construction activities, procurement strategies and early commercial planning.
• Ensure commercial procedures and contractual obligations are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and the wider project team.
• Take ownership of allocated packages, ensuring effective cost control and commercial management from commencement through to completion.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or reputable Tier 2 main contractor would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial management experience, including subcontract procurement, package management, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Experience preparing CVRs, cost reports, forecasts and other commercial documentation.
• A good understanding of construction contracts, subcontract administration and commercial risk management.
• Previous involvement in pre-construction phases would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, mixed-use or regeneration projects would be beneficial.
• Confident communicator with the ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership of commercial packages and work effectively within a project team.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK.

Package & Opportunity:

• Salary of £75,000 + £5,000.
• Favourable pension provision.
• Attractive annual leave allowance.
• Travel allowance/package.
• One day per week working from home.
• Opportunity to join a reputable Tier 1 main contractor with an excellent reputation for staff retention.
• Work on a large-scale, high-end commercial regeneration project in Sloane Square.
• Join a new scheme from the early stages, providing exposure to the full 3.5-year project lifecycle.
• Opportunity to gain pre-construction experience and remain involved through to practical completion.
• Long-term project security and the opportunity to develop within an established commercial team.

If you're a Project Quantity Surveyor with strong main contracting experience looking to join a reputable Tier 1 contractor and take ownership of a major commercial regeneration scheme from the outset, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity in confidence.

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