At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting projects across London, from schools to residential builds.
- Company: Join a well-established property and construction consultancy in Sidcup.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a bonus scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options and strong support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects without commuting to central London.
- Qualifications: Minimum three years' experience in Quantity Surveying, preferably with public sector exposure.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are currently working in partnership with our client, a well-established property and construction consultancy based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis.
Depending on experience, the salary guide is £45,000 - £60,000 per annum.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' relevant professional consultancy experience, with strong Quantity Surveying experience and previous exposure to public sector projects (MRICS is preferred).
The successful candidate will play an active role in the delivery of projects across London and the South East, without the requirement to commute into central London. Projects will range from £500,000 to £40 million across both pre- and post-contract stages.
- Managing a varied portfolio of projects, including education schemes from primary schools through to universities and SEN schools
- Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments
- Working on a range of refurbishment projects, including recently appointed theatre refurbishment schemes
- Supporting projects involving the upgrade of playgrounds and outdoor spaces for local authority clients
- Working across emerging retrofit and cladding opportunities, where relevant experience would be advantageous
- Identifying and managing commercial risks
- Supporting projects through both pre- and post-contract stages
- Preparing commercial reports and providing financial advice
- Identifying areas of commercial opportunity and supporting future business development
Requirements:
- Strong Quantity Surveying experience
- Previous experience delivering public sector projects
- Experience across both pre- and post-contract stages
- Experience working on education, local authority, residential, refurbishment or regeneration projects would be advantageous
- Experience of retrofit and/or cladding projects would be beneficial
- Experience using measurement software such as CostX or similar is desirable
- Strong project financial control and reporting skills
- Good understanding of risk management
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify future opportunities
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
- ~26 days' annual leave plus birthday day off and bank holidays
- ~Staff profit share / bonus scheme
- ~Company pension scheme
- ~Health cash plan
- ~Payment of professional fees for one professional body
- ~Life cover
- ~Regular company social events
- ~Support with CPD and professional development
- ~Permanent, full-time position
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Up to 40% of the working week can be undertaken from home following successful completion of probation
Building Surveyor (Commercial) in Kent employer: James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Join a well-established property and construction consultancy in Sidcup, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits including a profit share scheme and health cash plan, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across London and the South East without the hassle of commuting into central London.
Contact Details:
James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
