About the role
The Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial delivery of construction projects across Arada London’s development portfolio. Working under the guidance of the commercial lead, you will assist in measurement, procurement, sub-contract management, and cost control activities from pre-construction through to final account. The role provides hands-on training and development towards full commercial lead competency.
Job purpose
* Assist and support the Commercial Lead with the commercial lifecycle of Arada London’s development projects from pre-construction through to final account.
* Work with the Commercial Lead, Pre-Construction Team and Cost Planners to prepare, analyse, and validate cost plans and construction budgets.
* Undertake market testing and early sub-contract engagement to secure competitive, well-scoped procurement outcomes.
* Support the financial control through the preparation of Costs to Complete (CTC) Reports, cost forecasts, and profit plans using COINS and Procore.
* Full procurement activities, including the production of scopes of works, package measurements, tender enquiry preparation, bid list production, receipt of tenders, tender analysis, mid and post tender meetings, and placing orders and sub-contracts.
* Ensure projects are delivered within budget, risks identified and managed, and value is maximised at every stage.
* Support the Commercial Lead to act as the commercial interface between design, procurement, and delivery teams, supporting project success.
Role and responsibilities
Pre-Construction Involvement
* Collaborate with the Pre-Construction Team and Cost Planners to assist the development accurate and robust cost plans.
* Provide commercial input during design development, feasibility studies, and value engineering exercises.
* Undertake market testing and early sub-contract engagement to inform construction budgets.
* Assist with the production of Employer’s Requirements, Contract Sum Analysis, cash flows and head building contract terms and Particulars.
* Help set and validate project budgets, procurement strategies and assist with the development of the tender event schedule.
* Understand the Building Safety Act impact on Arada’s developments and assist the Arada team with the Gateway processes, including associated cost and time impacts.
Cost Management & Reporting
* Assist with the Preparation and present monthly Costs to Complete (CTC) Reports and commercial sections of project reports.
* Forecast and manage cashflow, liabilities, and profit plans using COINS.
* Maintain up-to-date commercial records in Procore.
Procurement
* Active participation in the production of procurement strategies, tender packages and preparation of the procurement schedule.
* Attendance at design team meetings and workshops to ensure timely delivery of procurement package information for tender and to understand and log any design creep.
* Produce tender packages including bid lists, detailed measurement, scope production and other relevant enquiry documentation and issuing the same to align with procurement schedule dates.
* Analyse tenders, conduct sub-contractor interviews, and prepare recommendations for approval.
* Negotiate and finalise sub-contract agreements using Arada’s standard forms.
Sub-contract Administration
* Manage sub-contract payments, variations, dayworks, loss and expense, and final accounts.
* Issue payment notices and payless notices in line with contract requirements.
* Issue notices as required, preparation of any contractual correspondence as necessary.
* Maintain full documentation of commercial correspondence within Procore.
* Ensure project progress records are produced and provide for a detailed record at the site eg site diaries.
Client Management
* Prepare, submit and negotiate client interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
* Support or lead discussions with Employer’s Agents / internal stakeholders and project teams to obtain relevant instructions and agree value / valuations.
Financial & Risk Control
* Monitor project costs against budgets and tender allowances.
* Ensure package risk and opportunity provisions are identified and managed properly from procurement through to completion.
* Identify commercial risks and opportunities and propose mitigation strategies.
Project Leadership
* Attend and contribute to project and commercial meetings.
* Manage and mentor Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyors, delegating tasks and reviewing outputs.
Contractual & Legal Awareness
* Demonstrate full understanding of JCT and bespoke subcontract forms.
* Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, insurance, bonds, and warranties.
* Understanding of relevant Statute, specifically the HGCRA 1996, as amended in 2009.
Other
* Presenting cost options to Employer / Client in detail to demonstrate value
* Any other commercial activity that is reasonably requested by Arada in connection with the business objectives.
* Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation and obligations.
* Understanding of planning process, conditions, S106 and S278 obligations and administering the same.
Skills
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and contract knowledge.
* Effective communicator with internal teams, consultants, and sub-contractors.
* Ability to manage workload, time management and working to deadlines.
* Mentoring and team leadership ability.
* Proficiency in Procore, COINS, and Excel.
* IT skills, including MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Coins and the like