Description
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 issues
The role is on site or in the office 5 days a week.