Assistant Quantity Surveyor

2 weeks ago

Acton, United Kingdom O'Shea Group Full time

A leading UK residential developer and contractor is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for an Acton based project. The RC frame development consists of 500 units, covering 50 storeys, has unitised cladding with some rain screen and flat roofing, precast elements and structural steel. It includes full residential and commercial fit out.


The first year would be covering heavy procurement, overseeing frame, façade, internals along with hard & soft landscaping. There would then be full package management and commercial management duties to oversee on the development.


The successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.


We are looking for someone with experience working on rc frame, multi-phase residential developments from either a developer or main contractor background.


  • Maintain all cost control procedures working within the guidelines set out within the Group commercial management policies and procedures
  • Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
  • Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC requirements
  • Any subordinates to receive the required training and mentorship for them to learn and thrive in their responsibilities
  • Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation
  • Be able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on large sites, including those in excess of 400 units
  • Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values
  • Compile a site start budget, liaising with all departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and sales to start marketing
  • Lead the value engineering to ensure we achieve best value
  • Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns
  • Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development
  • Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available
  • Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials, using group procedures
  • Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval
  • Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using excel and payment system (Easybuild) in line with the group policy and procedures
  • Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances
  • Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity
  • Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present the commercial position to the meeting
  • Compile and present interim valuations
  • Be responsible for accurately controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to the RSL
  • Complete any other duties as required by the Senior Directors


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