Post Graduate Building Surveyor in Hampshire, Southsea

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a specialist property developer with over 40 years of experience in high-end restoration and complex property development. Renowned for transforming some of the UK’s finest period buildings, the company is now seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the Senior Quantity Surveyor on its flagship project — the £70 million redevelopment of the former St James Hospital in Southsea.

This landmark project will transform a series of heritage buildings into energy-efficient homes, set in mature parkland and accessed via a tree-lined drive.

We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor from a residential or main contracting background who is excited to work on this major development.

• Monitoring and controlling project costs, ensuring that costs incurred on site have been allowed for within the established budget.
• Preparation of quotations in line with the requirements and rates outlined within the contract mechanisms.
• Managing Subcontractor accounts including Applications / Invoices and querying items when required.
• Conducting final account meetings for the final payment certificate.
• Preparation and presentation of CVR at month end to explain the current commercial position of the project for cost and value and how this compares to the initial tender.
• Preparation of budgets for projects based off tenders and Bill of Quantities items by liaising with the Project Manager.
• Attended meeting and negotiations regarding submitted quotations, compensation events and early warnings.
• Procurement of specialist subcontractors for various packages.

Competitive salary up to £40,000 + Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + Pension Scheme, Opportunities for ongoing training and career development, Involvement in a prestigious, high-profile heritage project.