Quantity Surveyor

Location London
Discipline: Commercial
Vacancy Type Permanent-Full Time
Contact name: Anthony Child

Job ref: 010224

Dornan are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyors to work on an exciting projects in Central London 

Dornan are a leading Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation contractor with projects in Ireland, Mainland Europe, the Nordics and the UK.

Dornan are involved in projects across many sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, and Power Generation.

You will join a hard-working ambitious team and you will benefit from a supportive culture, where your ideas and contributions will be recognised.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • To be a team player and show a willingness to learn all aspects of mechanical and electrical systems, and general construction aspects.
  • Ownership and responsibility for defined scope of work
  • Diligent and professional with all works & tasks undertaken
  • Measuring from plan drawings and isometrics to produce fully priced detailed bills of quantities c/w labour hours and material costs
  • Tracking costs and labour throughout the project
  • Tracking the Project Hours Spent v’s Earned schedule
  • Carry out full construction take off, prepare construction cost plan, track costs and labour efficiency throughout the project
  • Present take offs in a clear and coherent format while also understanding NRM2 requirements and procedures
  • Providing timely and accurate CCS submissions each month
  • Preparing timing and accuracy of submission of valuation and agreement of certification each month end
  • Preparing timely and accurate assessments/payment certs/payless notices for sub-contractors each month (Understand payment conditions within the Construction Act)
  • Producing timing and accurate cash flow submissions each month
  • To ensure the final account is agreed within specific project timeline
  • Ensuring the Company will not be exposed to launch 3rd party claims
  • Prepare subcontract packages for procurement, agree contracts and manage through to final account
  • Strives to get a comprehensive understanding of tasks assigned; why they are important and how they fit into the overall project
  • To research into the RICS competencies and actively work towards development in these areas
  • To be proactive in seeking guidance from the senior QS in areas of development
  • To focus on continuous improvement by actively seeking out and requesting opportunities to work on tasks that will aid development e.g., tasks not previously completed or by shadowing the senior QS or other team members.
  • To request regular feedback from the senior QS regarding tasks completed

Experience & Qualifications:

  • 3+ years’ experience working in a similar role
  • Experience working in a Commercial  role would be of benefit
  • Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Why Dornan?

  • Dornan are a well-established company with a family feel and a down to earth team
  • Dornan offer a clear progression path , always seeking opportunities to promote from within
  • Dornan offer educational assistance and promote CPD
  • Dornan promote collaboration through various team building , social and charity events
  • Dornan are committed to employee wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme and an in house Health & Wellbeing advisor