Jobs in Penarth

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Chartered Quantity Surveyor Location: London (with some hybrid working - because even QSs deserve a break from the commute)The Pitch I'm looking for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with a head for numbers, a knack for commercial insight, and the people skills to keep even the most seasoned developer smiling. You'll be joining the London office of a thriving, independent construction consultancy that's making big waves in the property world.This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit in the corner quietly counting bricks. You'll be front and centre with clients, steering projects from early feasibility through to final account sign-off, and working across a seriously varied portfolio - think commercial, retail, industrial, and a few surprises along the way.If you like the sound of mixing top-tier professionalism with a genuinely supportive and flexible culture, keep reading.The Company My client is an award-winning consultancy with a reputation for delivering first-class cost, building, and sustainability advice to a mix of investors, developers, and occupiers. They're large enough to handle big-ticket projects, small enough to care about the people doing them, and proud of the fact that integrity isn't just a word in their brochure.The London office is buzzing, and with the cost consultancy arm growing fast, they're looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves, add real value, and maybe even teach the team a thing or two.What You'll Be Doing

BAM is looking to recruit experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our growing team, delivering major civil engineering projects across Scotland.Our projects are primarily within the energy infrastructure sector, including the construction of new substations and HVDC converter stations that are critical to supporting Scotlands transition to Net Zero.

Developing the approach for sustainability across significant portfolios and major frameworks. Increase WSP's profile in the industry, help secure new work and improve the quality and technical knowledge relating to Sustainable design. Undertaking business development activities including attending B2B Meetings with Clients and Professionals and attending Industry social events. Leveraging existing client relationships around the UK. Understand and support Client's brief in matters of sustainability and translating their aspirations into practicable delivery models. Co-ordinate sustainability delivery across design teams and stakeholders internally and externally. Identify opportunities for cross selling of services and co-ordinating with WSPs experts across other teams within the business. Support the growth of the existing team through recruitment and development of existing staff. Prepare high quality reports that clearly and concisely communicate the issues involved and the conclusions. Understand & apply the range of current and proposed UK sustainability related legislation to project solutions at all levels of governance.

Assist in undertaking the estates/property management of a diverse portfolio of shops and retail outlets.Assist in monitoring key lease dates and undertake rent reviews, lease renewals and lease regears in a timely manner.Assist in the acquisition and disposal of properties.Develop strong working relationships with Retail Directors, so that their objectives are understood and decisions on strategy for the estate are made in a timely manner, especially in relation to lease expiry and break dates.Negotiate consents and permissions from 3rd parties. (Landlords, neighbours etc.)Take action to resolve disputes between Landlords and Tenants in a timely manner, so that disruption and cost to the Business is minimised.Liaise with other departments to resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently, with the minimum disruption and cost to the Business.Ensure landlord lease obligations are met, particularly in relation to repairs.Management of non-operational premises, including vacant properties, void spaces and commercial and residential sub-tenantsReview charges for rent, insurance and service charge, to ensure accuracy and challenge where appropriate.Secure refunds or overpayments from third parties.Work with the Estates Administrator to manage & maintain the property database and lease schedules.Provide the business with a point of reference for property matters.Deputise for the Head of Estates as and when required.All other matters associated with the efficient property management of a portfolio of retail shops/buildings/leases.