About James Blaber
James Blaber
Director – ContractorsJames has been involved with construction recruitment for over 20 years, working for a number of leading consultancies during this time. As an experienced construction recruiter, James helped to establish a number of contractors desks giving him a sound knowledge and vast experience which he shares with the team, candidates and clients alike.
Working with both temporary contracts and permanent placements, James now primarily focuses on working with specialist sub-contractors including exteriors and interiors within the Built Environment. What he particularly enjoys are the trusted relationships built with clients, colleagues and candidates and using that understanding and experience of the construction market to deliver a quality service time and time again.
Recruitment for the following:
- Commercial – Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Commercial Director, Buyer, Senior Buyer and Chief Buyer, Estimators at all levels.
- Operations – Installer, Fitters and Fixers, Site Supervisor, Installation Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager, Senior Site Manager, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Director and Construction Director.
- Technical – Quality Assurance Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Design Coordinator, Designers and Detailers, Design Manager, Senior Design Manager and Design Directors.
Specialities: executive search, contingency recruitment, permanent and contract recruitment
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Senior Quantity Surveyor East London
Up to £80,000 plus benefits
Our client is a well performing Building Envelope specialist in London, offering the complete design, supply and installation of integrated façade and envelope solutions. With an increase in current workload and benefitting from a strong order book of new and refurb projects, they seek to strengthen the team.
Reporting to the Commercial Director role will be to assist the project team with commercial functions on a number of current prestigious projects. Duties will include:
- assisting in all aspects of the financial control of the project
- valuations
- measurements
- cost reports
- attending meetings
- ensuring that adequate cost monitoring and management is undertaken
- co-ordinate and agree the production of final accounts with various parties
- ensure that project approvals and completions can be obtained at the required times
Required Attributes and Experience
The ideal Quantity Surveyors will have a minimum of 5 years practical gained within a suitable specialist sub-contractor and preferably with experience of cladding, glazing and roofing. Quantity Surveyors who have worked with main contractors or other specialist sub-contractors will be considered if they are an adapt and capable Quantity Surveyor keen to gain experience in curtain walling or working with a specialist sub-contractor on large build projects.
Experience of working on reclad projects also an advantage but not necessary.
You will have a focused attitude, and excellent communication skills and must be able to work as part of a team and possess a high level of motivation. Ideally you will also have a degree or equivalent qualification.
The salary will be dependant on level of exposure to industry and can go beyond the stated level above for first class individuals. Bonus and additional benefits also make up the package. The group are a recognised performer in industry within the sector in which they operate.
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