Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

• You will be working as an Quantity Surveyor for an RP in Essex.
• You will be joining the Housing Operations team to support on a large construction programme.
• £500 per day (Inside IR35).
• 12–Month Contract.
• Temporary, Full-time.
• Based in Essex 3–4 days per week.

Quantity Surveyor Key Deliverables & Stages

Pre-contract

• Work with the pre-construction, procurement and design teams to prepare early cost estimates of the proposed works and total project costs. Such works will include major refurbishment of building assets (envelope and internals) and routine maintenance and building compliance.
• Monitor the design development and update estimates of work / prepare cost plans at key stages of the design.
• Work closely with pre-contract team, identify and quantify risk.
• Assist with procurement strategy and the preparation of contract documents for tender.
• Assist with tender documentation and management of the tender process.
• Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings (noting these may very occasionally be after hours).

Construction stage

• Input into pre-start meetings and carry out due diligence and compliance checks before commencement of the works.
• Review project issues, risks and opportunities monthly.
• Provide accurate monthly financial reports to senior team.
• A key requirement is an ability to manage and present high volumes of cost data.
• Presenting financial reports / updates to stakeholders.
• Chair internal and external meetings and producing minutes.
• Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings (noting these may very occasionally be after hours).

Project Close

• Award PC when achieved.
• Settle the final accounts.
• Manage any defects and the defects period.
• Ensure copies of all close out / completion documents, such a test certificates, O&M manuals, “Golden Thread” information and product warranties etc. are obtained.

Quantity Surveyor Applicant Essentials

• Suitably qualified in field.
• Chartered (RICS) is preferred.
• Demonstratable experience as quantity surveyor / contract administrator / employers agent.
• Strong knowledge in preparing and managing JCT Contracts.

How do I apply for this Quantity Surveyor position?

If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Quantity Surveyor position – click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.