Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor (New Build Residential) – St Albans
Salary/Package: £65,000 – £75,000 + Travel/Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Leave
O’Neill and Brennan are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team, working on a high-quality new build residential development in St Albans.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, delivering high-quality residential schemes across the Home Counties and London. You will play a key role in the commercial delivery of the project, taking responsibility for either the procurement and commercial management of high-value subcontract packages or managing your own smaller project, depending on your level of experience.
You will be joining an experienced and supportive commercial team with excellent opportunities for long-term progression within a growing and successful main contractor.
Role Overview
Title: Quantity Surveyor
Project: New Build Residential Development
Location: St Albans
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Package
Start: ASAP but can wait for the right person
Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
- Procuring and commercially managing high-value subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
- Preparing subcontract enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations for award
- Managing subcontractor payments, valuations, variations and final accounts
- Assisting with cost reporting, CVRs, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
- Working closely with site management, design and procurement teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities whilst maintaining strong cost control throughout the project lifecycle
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, consultants and the supply chain
Requirements
- Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
- Previous experience delivering new build residential projects
- Proven experience procuring and managing high-value subcontract packages, or experience commercially managing your own smaller projects
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Able and willing to commute to St Albans
If you’re a Quantity Surveyor with main contractor/developer experience and a proven track record of delivering new build residential projects, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on 07552 619 663, or send your CV via email n.scott-mends@oandb.co.uk
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