Senior Quantity Surveyor

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About Us:

At London Square, our success isn't just about numbers - it's about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best - dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we've brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we're only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE's leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.

About the Role & Team

As a key member of the Commercial North team and reporting into the Commercial Manager, your primary responsibility will be commercial lead on a project located in Lea Bridge.

The role will be site-based working in Lea Bridge with some travel to our head office in Uxbridge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing tenders and detailed scopes of works for project.
• Procurement of all contractor trade packages.
• Managing contractor accounts to include raising contractor payments, reviewing and assessing variation claims and preparing and settling final accounts.
• Reviewing drawing changes.
• Reviewing and approving Site Instructions & CCF's where appropriate.
• Producing valuation reports to advise of any cost movements and reporting to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.
• Implementation of commercial function in line with the Commercial Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Attend design team meetings.
• Carry out detailed package review meetings & drive value engineering opportunities of design & scope information.
• Prepare all contract documentation and ensure accuracy.
• Financial accountability for the project budget.
• Partnership & co-operation with the Project Team for operational and financial delivery.
• Management of and delegation of work to Junior Members of Site Commercial Team where applicable.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Capable of working independently with minimum supervision and as part of the wider project team.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to communicate daily with the relevant members of the Technical, Sales, Construction, Buying and Finance teams.
• Very good commercial acumen.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Very good negotiation skills.
• Good construction knowledge.

What's in it for you?

Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.

• Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days

In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include:

• Dental Cover

• Bupa Employee Assistance

• Virtual GP Service

• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

• Cycle to Work

• Gym Membership corporate discounts

• Health Cash Plan

• Perkpal (shopping discounts)

• Tech Scheme

• Payroll Giving
• Free onsite gym (head office)
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office)

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We're an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we're looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk.

At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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