Job Description
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (M&E)
Rainsford Contracts is a London-based construction contractor delivering fit-out, refurbishment, joinery and mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects. We are growing our commercial team and are looking for a self-sufficient Quantity Surveyor to take on a key role for our M&E project in Bristol.
The role will be predominantly Bristol-based. We have an office in Farringdon (London) which you are also able to work from 1-2 days a week but must be willing to travel to the Bristol site the rest of the week.
Working hours are Monday-Friday 08:00- 17:00. We will consider a freelancer but ideally would like to hire someone on a permanent basis.
The project
- Decarbonisation project (£7.5m) Full M&E Design and Build
The role
- You will act as commercial lead on the project, working closely with the project managers, site teams, design team and subcontractors
- Protect margin, keep costs under control and keep clients informed and confident
- Take full management of subcontract accounts, including packages, valuations, variations and final accounts
- Produce accurate cost and cash flow forecasts and report them clearly to the project and senior management teams
- Manage client expectations and maintain strong client and consultant relationships
- Prepare, negotiate and agree valuations, variations and change control
- Work with project managers and site teams to deliver within budget and programme
- For a Senior Quantity Surveyor: cover both the Bristol and Southampton projects
Essential experience
- Self-sufficient, with a track record of delivering projects as commercial lead
- Proven M&E experience
- Able to manage client expectations
- Accurate forecasting
- Full management of subcontract accounts
Desirable
- A relevant degree (not essential, as we value experience equally)
- CSCS card (helpful, not essential)
- Experience on Construction Management and Design and Build contracts