Quantity Surveyor- East London- Fit out in East London

Overview

Clearfield are working in partnership with a contractor based in East London, they have a unique opportunity for a QS to join them on a full time permanent basis. They were founded over 30 years ago, specializing in high-end residential, commercial new build and refurbishment projects in Soho, Covent Garden, Oxford Circus for a number of long-standing clients.
The successful Quantity Surveyor will join a dynamic, friendly, close-knit team working with prestigious clients. You will receive unlimited support and training opportunity with great long-term progression within the company.
Responsibilities include:
·Financial management of projects from start to finish.
·Produce and send subcontractor/material enquiries using company standard enquiry template to obtain quotations for works and material packages.
·Carrying out detailed analysis of subcontractors submitted quotations against pricing schedule/budget prior to placing formal orders.
·Understanding and preparing detailed measures from drawings and from site using the standard measuring method.
·Assisting with any estimating tasks/processes for tender submissions when required.
·Carrying out and holding subcontractor pre-order meetings with subcontractors, prior to placing formal order using standard meeting template.
·Placing and issuing material orders for large/high value items for site
·Carrying out site measures / take off's etc as required.
·Producing Subcontractor payment certificates for sign off by MD.
·Update subcontractor payment schedule weekly as well as produce and issue when required, payless notices for Subcontractors application submissions and are issued in accordance with the subcontract and Construction Act.
·Regularly liaise with site personnel, and sub-contractors to help maximise productivity and margins.
·Preparation of interim valuations and final accounts as per contractual deadlines for live projects for PQS approval.
·Analyse weekly direct labour allocation sheets against budget allowances.
·Attending weekly Surveyors meetings with management staff and clearly report on individual projects regarding procurement, programme, delays etc.
·Attending Internal project review meeting to be held on site on a weekly basis.
·Attend site visits / site progress meetings as and when required.
·Produce monthly project cost reports/Cost value reconciliations (CVR's).
·Produce and Issue formal letters/information to contracts administrator (CA) and producing claims for extension of time for projects, as and when required.

Software skills
·Word
·Excel
·Outlook
·Project Commander - Programmes