Adecco are delighted to be supporting a London Borough Council in their recruitment of a Quantity Surveyor.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a repairs team, dealing with high volume and low value works.
Your core responsibility will be to carefully estimate costs, calculate material needs and map out project time-lines. You'll liaise closely with all teams to keep the job on track. Day-to-day, you'll:
Consult with clients to understand their requirements
Conduct feasibility studies to vet proposed projects
Calculate quantities and costs for materials, labour, time-frames
Prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities
Manage risk, value engineering and cost control measures
Analyse repair/maintenance costs
Negotiate contracts and schedules
Oversee and value subcontractor's work for payments
Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards
Continually assess value for the client's investment
Analyse outcomes and provide budget/progress reports
Advise on claims, disputes and any contractual issuesThe role is on site or in the office 5 days a week