Quantity Surveyor Full Time

London
UCA Consulting ltd

Company Info

With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years.

They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.  

Job Purpose

 We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technical Inspector to join our clients multi-disciplinary practice.  

The work will involve undertaking regular inspections of construction work to monitor progress and quality, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, specifications, warranty standards and Employer’s Requirements, identifying discrepancies, preparing written reports with supporting photographs.  The work will also involve close liaison with Main Contractors’ site teams to review and advise on quality management.

 Hours: 

• 35 Hours a week

 Position summary

We are seeking an individual with ambitions to develop their career at our clients leading, forward-thinking Practice. We are interested in ‘hands on’ individuals that are able to work within a team, set and maintain standards for quality and accuracy, deliver costing services on small and large residential projects, within London and the South-East.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Production of estimates, cost plans and other cost information.
• Undertaking building measurements using our CostX measurement software.
• Compiling, coordinating and evaluating tenders.
• Production of Tender Reports, Value for Money Reports and Statements.
• Attending design team meetings on selected projects under the TPC.
• Agreeing Contract Sums for planned cyclical maintenance under the TPC.
• Processing interim valuations including site visits and attending site meetings.
• Measuring works undertaken onsite including roof replacements, façade repairs etc.
• Agreement of Contract variations.
• Assessment of contractual claims.
• Production of monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Settlement of final accounts.
• Collating cost information for our cost database.

Minimum Candidate Requirements:

• In order to undertake this role, the successful candidate will require:
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• University degree in either Quantity Surveying or a similar construction related subject.
• RICS qualified, or close to sitting final assessment.
• Experience in residential development.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Good ICT skills, especially Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• The desire to contribute as a part of a team.
• An excellent telephone manner.
• A flexible approach.
• Ability to work remotely when required. 
• An ability to form and develop client relationships and to seek to develop new business opportunities. 

Key Values

• Professional Integrity
• Technical Expertise
• Solution Focused
• Reliable Personal Service