Building Chartered Defects, Quantity Surveyor (preferably qualified but not essential. RICS)

Hemel Hempstead, Herts

c£60,000 & bonus & car & equity

A member of the Federation of Master Builders, my client is an award winning building solutions company specialising in damp proofing, energy efficiency, and building renovations.

Career opportunity to take over the lead senior role for surveying and future development from the existing owner/ Director, looking to retire. Tompany is well establised and has a strong brand and reputation including a recently patented award-winning innovation to prevent dampness in buildings (old and new).

Specific Responsibilities include :

• Review and interpret tender documentation, preparing accurate bill of quantities and cost plans.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and assist in pricing substructure and superstructure packages, including M&E elements.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts in accordance with project procurement plans.
• Liaise with external consultants and design teams to clarify technical queries and support bid accuracy.
• Compile and issue contractual letters to clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment, and variation submissions.
• Carry out site measurement and manage subcontractor valuations and accounts.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with both clients and supply chain partners.
• Monitor cost performance and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Contribute to contract risk management and commercial reporting.

Successful applicants will have the following skills and experience:

• Degree calibre in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• RICS accreditation (preferred but not essential).
• Good understanding of JCT and other standard forms of contract.
• Proficient in SMM7 and standard methods of measurement.
• High level of personal motivation and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-moving SME environment.

Preferred experience/knowledge.

• 10 years past qualification experience. - RICS-CIOB-SAVA-CICES-AssocRICS
• Valuing/pricing defects and repairs
• In depth knowledge of moisture/defects in older/listed buildings.
• Retrofit/insulation methods and techniques.
• Working with a small team
• Demonstrate how you can contribute to the future development and growth within an existing team.
• Be willing to contribute with professional training and development.
• Be currently holding a senior role/responsibilities.
• Demonstrate depth of IT & AI knowledge, within the construction sector.