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Quantity Surveyor - London Bridge, London

iQ Student Accommodation

Quantity Surveyor - London Bridge, London

£58000

iQ Student Accommodation, Vintry, City and County of the City of London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d163bfbf3af14752bb3dad02f2e9022a

Full Job Description

  • Liaise with Investment & Asset Management team to provide cost input into new development and refurbishment appraisals.
  • Monitor cost plans (both internally produced and externally produced) highlighting potential risk and value add opportunities
  • Management of commercial and contractual aspects of relationships with consultants and contractors
  • Compile and issue invitations to tender, analyse contractor quotations and make recommendations for placement of orders
  • Procurement of robust, clear and considered Contracts or Appointments for Contractors and Consultants for the delivery of pre and post contract services
  • Attend pre-contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions
  • Visit site to measure and value works completed
  • Assess contractor payment entitlement and process payments
  • Work closely with contractor and site management staff
  • Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and agreed with the contractors in a timely manner and in line with the specific construction contract(s)
  • Preparing the final account and settlement where no external consultants engaged
  • Review and support management of consultants who are leading delivery on our behalf, ensuring they are upholding our values and delivering on the service expected

    qualification in quantity surveying or construction management
  • Main contractor or PQS background with refurbishment & new build expertise
  • Working towards membership of RICS
  • A demonstrable experience of cost management on a variety of projects
  • Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external parties
  • Aptitude for working with numbers and absorbing and analysing technical information
  • Have good IT skills (including proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word)

    iQ is one of the UK's biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving our 30,000 students in 81 sites across 29 UK cities their best year yet. Our London- and Manchester-based support teams are the oil that keeps the iQ wheels turning, providing our brilliant site teams (circa 600 employees) with everything they need to deliver a fantastic student experience every day.
    • The iQ Support functions cover everything from Real Estate and Legal to Marketing, People and Finance, but what we all have in common is our uncompromising commitment to doing the right thing, even when nobody's watching. The iQ thing. iQers are a pretty special bunch. Our team is bursting with independent thinkers and problem solvers, who join us to explore what's possible and build a career as part of a diverse, fun and supportive team. If you have people skills, personality and potential, you're already our cup of tea. Ready to feel like you've got the best job ever? IQ is looking for a Quantity Surveyor who will report into our Commercial Director for Capital Projects. They will support the delivery of projects within the Building Improvement, Refurbishment and Development workstreams, We're iQ Student, the 2nd largest provider of student accommodation in the UK. Our mission is to reimagine the student living experience, and give our Students their best year yet. We always look for passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our students' lives. In return we can offer you a fun working environment, excellent perks and we'll also help you to develop in your career with our awesome learning and development opportunities.

  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Pension: we match your contributions up to 8%
  • Gym Discounts
  • Life Assurance
  • Access to thousand's of discounts and offers at shops you know and love
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flexible working policy