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.