Company Description
Alexander James Contracts Ltd is a family-run Main Contractor and Developer, formed over 10 years ago. We deliver high-quality residential and commercial projects for a diverse range of clients, including Private Developers, Local Authorities, Private Institutions, and Homeowners. We focus on understanding client needs and ensuring each project meets their expectations. Our projects range from creating inspiring workplaces to developing zero carbon homes for sustainable living, bringing our clients' ideas and ambitions into fruition.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Quantity Surveyor located in Uxbridge. The Quantity Surveyor will manage all aspects of cost control, cost planning, and cost reporting for residential and commercial projects. Responsibilities include preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ), managing budgets, and ensuring financial efficiency throughout each project. The role involves close collaboration with the project team and clients to ensure all financial targets and project expectations are met.
Duties include:
* Competently produce Valuations: Ensure accurate valuations for each project, accounting for all
variations under the building contract.
* Produce cost value reconciliations: Track project finances month-by-month with precision.
* Produce cash flow forecasts: Enable clients to effectively plan finances based on project projections.
* Contractual awareness: Understand contract specifications, types, and associated drawings.
* Manage Letter Of Intent/Contracts: Ensure all documentation is current and valid for ongoing works.
* Program management: Coordinate work programming to optimize procurement and avoid site delays.
* Subcontractor management: Supervise subcontractor scope of work and communicate effectively with
contracts and site managers.
* Pre-commencement Meetings: Conduct meetings with subcontractors prior to their start on site.
* Extension of time management: Value extensions of time proactively to recover costs associated with delays.
* Financial oversight: Notify the commercial director of any financial concerns promptly.
* Stakeholder responsibilities: Ensure all project stakeholders adhere to their responsibilities.
* Specification compliance: Ensure all works align with project specifications and drawings.
* Internal Meetings: Attend bi-weekly internal meetings chaired by the Contracts Manager.
* Communication and documentation: Document all verbal instructions and communications in writing
promptly.
* Drawing revisions: Analyze revisions for cost implications and include in valuations.
* Final account estimation: Provide comprehensive valuations that act as estimated final accounts for
client financial planning.
* Procurement scheduling: Review and adjust project procurement schedules biweekly.
* Record keeping: Maintain detailed records of all significant communications.
* Confirmation of conversations: Follow up all conversations with written confirmations, especially those
concerning attendance, variations, and additional works.
* Cost-effective operations: Ensure cost-effective work practices among all operatives.
* Labour and material management: Approve all on-site labor and account for associated costs.
Coordinate timely material orders.
* Quality assurance: Ensure completion of work to satisfaction before subcontractor payments.
* Project planning and compliance: Understand and adhere to planning conditions and building
warranty requirements.
* License management: Procure and maintain all necessary project licenses.
Qualifications
* Skills in Cost Control, Cost Management, and Cost Planning
* Experience in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
* Proficiency in Cost Reporting
* Strong analytical and numerical skills
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Ability to work effectively on-site in Brighton
* Relevant professional qualifications and membership (e.g., RICS) are a plus
* Proven experience in the construction industry, particularly in residential and commercial projects