Quantity Surveyor

Company: VPK Ltd

Location: Waltham Abbey and / or work remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday­­

Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per annum

VPK is a UK-based company that offers a bespoke fit-out furniture service to Tier 1 and 2 contractors and developers. We specialise in large-scale residential and commercial projects in London and surrounding areas. Our team takes pride in delivering and installing high-quality furniture while providing impeccable customer service.

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a minimum of three year’s worth of surveying and fit-out joinery knowledge and experience.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial success of the Commercial Director’s projects whilst making sure they run smoothly from the initial tender process through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Director, employees, suppliers and clients.
• Break down and quantify joinery packages received from clients into Excel.
• Prepare tender documents, including pricing schedules and contract terms
• Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for projects
• Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate
• Analyse project specifications and drawings to determine material and labour requirements.
• Purchase materials and communicate with the buying department.
• Communicate project status, updates, and potential issues and solutions for each project.
• Upload designs, and creation of finishing schedules, cashflows and programmes for each project.
• Monitor and manage control of design, production, programme and installation on company platforms.
• Continuously review and evaluate project performance.
• Review and update company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess work progress and verify quantities

Requirements

• Must have three years worth of fit-out joinery and carpentry knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, contracts, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• One site experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Proficient in computer technologies especially Microsoft Office.
• Advanced use of Excel and the ability to create schedules.
• To work both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to handle responsibility and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• To follow instructions clearly and accurately.
• Proactive and enthusiastic about delivering positive results.
• Full UK driving licence. Travel between sites will be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with relevant experience in this field, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter.