Quantity Surveyor

Guildmore is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join our Planned Works Unit. You will be responsible for overseeing all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects ensuring accurate reporting, effective procurement, and robust cost control throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that improve the quality of social housing across London and the South East. You will manage monthly valuations, procurement, subcontractor accounts, commercial risk and opportunity, and ensure projects are delivered in line with financial targets. There is also potential to supervise junior QS resources and contribute to commercial strategy. Key ResponsibilitiesBudgeting & Financial Reporting Set and manage budgets for preliminaries, plant, labour, and materials.Maintain accurate monthly cost-to-complete forecasts aligned with project delivery. Develop and update cashflow forecasts.Report monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) with variance analysis and financial commentary. Provide regular updates on project budget performance to the Managing QS. Procurement & Supply Chain Management Develop procurement schedules in line with project programmes.Prepare and issue tender documentation for subcontractor and supply chain procurement. Lead subcontractor analysis and prepare recommendation reports.Secure best value by negotiating subcontractor terms and managing plant procurement strategies. Monitor on-hire plant and equipment usage, seeking cost efficiencies. Contract & Compliance Management Ensure compliance with contract setup procedures and company authorisation processes.Conduct site visits to assess tender assumptions and validate project conditions. Subcontractor & Site Management Conduct site measurements and agree valuations with subcontractors.Issue payment certificates and manage pay-less notices as required.