Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing - Carpentry Contractor

Full Job Description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - New Build Housing - Carpentry Contractor

Location: North London, Hertfordshire, N20 9AB

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time (Mon - Fri), Permanent

Company Profile:

For over 20 years SJB Contracting Ltd. has been a leading provider of professional carpentry services within the construction industry.

Part of our success within the construction industry has always been our dedication to forming good relationships with our clients, employees and subcontractors through the production of consistently high-quality carpentry work.

The Role:

We are seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join our team. You will have experience of managing several live new build housing projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparing, submitting, and tracking tender documents, budgets, and bills of quantities
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme
• Managing project accounts, monitoring progress, and reporting on any cost overruns and or potential risks
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory requirements
• Attending site visits, conducting on-site surveys, and identifying any potential risks or opportunities
• Conducting site meetings and liaising with site teams to ensure that projects run smoothly

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent construction qualification
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Quantity Surveying (Essential)
• Experience in new build housing carpentry projects (Essential)
• A good understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
• Good Finance/Commercial awareness and technical knowledge
• Good knowledge of the Construction Industry
• Excellent to strong mathematical and IT ability
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability and flexibility to travel sites essential

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Training and development opportunities

If you meet the requirements of the role and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your CV and a covering letter.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Experienced QS, Experienced Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Managing QS, Experienced Project Cost Controller, Carpentry Contracts, Construction Project Manager, Construction Quantity Surveyor may also be considered for this role.