Quantity Surveyor - Blaymires Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Quantity Surveyor

Project: £70M Conversion of Historic Hospital into Residential Development

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary up to £65,000 Car Allowance Pension 25 Days Holiday

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a specialist property developer with over 40 years of experience in high-end restoration and complex property development.

Renowned for transforming some of the UK’s finest period buildings, the company is now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the Commercial Manager on its flagship project — the £70 million redevelopment of the former St James Hospital in Southsea.

This landmark project will transform a series of heritage buildings into energy-efficient homes, set in mature parkland and accessed via a tree-lined drive.

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor from a Consultancy, Residential Development or Housing background who is excited to work on this major development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and controlling project costs, ensuring that costs incurred on site have been allowed for within the established budget.
• Preparation of quotations in line with the requirements and rates outlined within the contract mechanisms.
• Conducting take offs from new revision or instructed drawings to check for entitlement and pricing.
• Managing Subcontractor accounts including Applications / Invoices and querying items when required.
• Conducting final account meetings for the final payment certificate.
• Preparation and presentation of CVR at month end to explain the current commercial position of the project for cost and value and how this compares to the initial tender.
• Preparation of budgets for projects based off tenders and Bill of Quantities items by liaising with the Project Manager.
• Attended meeting and negotiations regarding submitted quotations, compensation events and early warnings.
• Completion and submission of application for payments.
• Procurement of specialist subcontractors for various packages.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday Pension Scheme
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Involvement in a prestigious, high-profile heritage project

If you would like further information, then call Steve at Blaymires Recruitment