Project Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
Location: Sutton, London (Office-Based with Site Travel Across London & the South East) - Office relocating to Purley in the near future

Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established specialist contractor delivering prestigious high-end interior and decorative plasterwork projects across Central London.
The successful candidate will take commercial ownership of projects from contract award through to final account, working independently and closely with clients, site teams, subcontractors and internal departments to ensure strong commercial and operational performance.
Projects vary significantly in size, with values ranging from approximately £2 million to £200 million , providing exposure to complex and high-profile schemes across the sector.
Approximately 95% of projects are based in Central London, with the remaining 5% across surrounding regions and occasional overseas works.

Project Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities
Take full commercial responsibility for projects from contract award through to final account
Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment
Monitor project costs, variations, cash flow and overall financial performance
Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and final accounts
Review drawings, specifications and programmes to identify commercial opportunities and risks
Prepare and maintain accurate commercial reports and forecasts
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
Support procurement and manage commercial aspects of material and subcontractor packages
Attend site and client meetings as required
Ensure contractual and commercial requirements are managed throughout the project lifecycle
Work independently while maintaining strong communication with senior management and project teams

Project Quantity Surveyor - Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Project Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Strong commercial experience managing projects independently
Experience managing projects from contract award through to final account
Strong understanding of valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and cost reporting
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills are essential , including formulas, calculations and spreadsheet management
Confident working with financial data and producing accurate commercial reports
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and construction programmes
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage workload independently
Construction-related qualification advantageous

Project Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE)
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Employer pension contribution
Life insurance
Retail discount scheme
Full training and ongoing professional development
Long-term career progression opportunities
Opportunity to work on prestigious specialist projects across London and beyond
Supportive and collaborative working environment
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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