Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Who are RW Armstrong:

RW Armstrong is a family business with over 65 years' experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. The team undertakes the refurbishment and new build of high-end residential properties of over £10m in value. You will be joining a fast-moving and highly experienced team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, including specialist basement works. No two of our projects are the same.

What will you be doing:

• Have a good understanding of traditional building methods and products associated with the refurbishment of listed buildings and up-market period houses.
• Be confident in dealing directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Clients and Subcontractors.
• Manage multiple projects
• Be able to keep a tight control on potentially high numbers of variations on a large number of on-going projects, assisting site managers and contracts managers in recording all variations, pricing them and accurately recording their effect on final accounts and ensure that AI's are received for all variations
• Take a lead in the calculation and preparation of all company valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and present monthly job cost analysis data.
• Analyse current methods and procedures and develop improved methods of working.
• Assume full control of subcontract orders, applications and assist with subcontract enquiries and management. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all subcontract/supplier orders placed are within budget.
• Pay regular visits to site, as well as liaising directly with Contracts Managers and Site Managers to ensure that all variations are recorded on CVIs and copied to all interested parties.
• Ensure that reminders are sent to Contracts Managers at the appropriate time and that retentions are collected in full without delay.
• Try to ensure that PQS's cost reports to clients are up to date.
• Report to line manager as soon as any individual budget is exceeded or likely to be exceeded.
• Communicate also on all matters affecting the performance of projects, employees, associates, and the commercial interests of the company.
• Ensure that no deposits are paid to third parties without equivalent sums first being paid to ourselves.
• Ensure that valuations and final account for each contract are formatted / presented to suit the exact requirements of the individual PQS/architect/client, in order to speed up the certification process.
• Responsibility for ensuring that VAT assessments/calculations are correct.

Requirements:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence
• HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
• Detailed knowledge private residential building contracting.
• Awareness of property taxation matters and contractual law
• Have a good technical understanding of traditional and modern building methods and products associated with refurbishment and new build projects of both traditional and contemporary design in the prime and super prime residential sector.
• Have a good working knowledge MS Office - Intermediate level of Excel
• To be able to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations and specific building information.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction management IT packages.

How we reward you:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment fostering growth and learning.
• Recognition for achievements and contributions.
• Inclusive company culture promoting collaboration and teamwork.

Next steps:

• Submit your application online.
• Our recruitment team will review your application and reach out to schedule an interview.
• Successful candidates will be invited for a second-round interview.
• Upon selection, you will receive a formal offer outlining the details of your employment.
• Attend your first day induction and begin your future with RW Armstrong.