Quantity Surveyor
Reading, London
£80,000 Per Annum + Benefits Package
We are pleased to be assisting our client, a top 10 building service contractor on their search for a quantity surveyor to join their team on a £20 million M&E critical project in Reading. The project is set to commence over a period of 18 months, thereafter there will be a transition to work on projects in London.
Our client is an industry leader within the life science and commercial building space and have worked on a large-scale projects across the UK and Europe.
Responsibilities:
*Assisting the Senior and Managing Quantity Surveyors in addressing commercial and contractual requirements.
*Proactively identifying and managing contractual risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle of each scheme.
*Developing and sustaining strong working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.
*Prepare and manage accurate cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts across all project stages.
*Lead procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract negotiation.
*Administer and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with terms, timelines, and deliverables.
*Maintain thorough documentation to support audit, compliance, and funding requirements.
*Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure alignment of financial and project goals.
*Ensure project delivery aligns with legal, regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
*Manage subcontractor accounts, including interim valuations, payments, and final account settlements.
Requirements:
*Holds relevant Qualifications in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management
*Experience working within the Mechanical & Electrical space.
*Experience in Life Science and Commercial Building is adventurous.
*Able to confidently communicate with Subcontractors and suppliers, managing the process as well as their expectations.
*Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
*Proven experience working on high-value or high-risk projects
*Strong understanding of various procurement strategies and contract types
Please contact Casey Roberts-Baxter via (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further information or a confidential chat about your next steps