Quantity Surveyors London

Below Are Some Of The Areas Where We Can Support Your Project.

Subcontractors

We understand that contractors often find it challenging to have a full-time Quantity Surveyor in London on their team. That's where we come in with our flexible "ad-hoc" solution for sub-contractors and specialists. Our specific expertise enables us to assist you with tendering, variation pricing, or claim negotiation whenever you need it.

Main Contractors

For Main Contractors & Developers, we provide support for existing commercial or estimating teams when an immediate requirement for a QS arises or when a specific event demands dedicated resources. We can engage with you on a full-time or part-time basis, providing project QS or senior QS-level commercial management services. This includes handling existing main and subcontractor administration, supply chain procurement, and bill of Quantities Preparation based on the drawings and specifications for large construction projects. Cost monitoring, CVR & WIP reporting, site measures, client meetings, and forecasting.

PQS

To ensure the success of your major building project, understanding how experienced Quantity Surveyors in London can assist is vital. These experts excel at estimating construction costs, making them valuable collaborators in ensuring your designs remain affordable and sparing you unnecessary stress.

Tendering & Pricing

Our services cater to numerous organisations involved in the civil engineering sector, such as local authorities responsible for road and public space maintenance, government entities like Highways England, and private firms in the utilities and renewable energy fields engaged in construction or enhancement projects. We specialise in PQQ completion, tender book & rate production, and drawing take-offs using cutting-edge software for multi-discipline projects.

As experienced estimators, our goal is to assist clients in securing the most suitable projects at the right value. We achieve this by utilising our estimation software, which updates rates and prices to generate detailed estimates. Our team is bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

We specialise in quantity take-off from drawings and pricing in-house trades, covering a wide range of subcontract trades using first principles estimating. This method includes a detailed breakdown of labour, plant, and current material rates for various projects such as groundwork, utilities, renewable energy, drainage, and civil engineering. Our services are tailored to each project to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Moreover, we provide project construction work programmes based on tender information, utilising software like Microsoft Project or P6. Our expertise in measuring software enables us to accurately scale, measure, and annotate PDF drawings.

We take pride in accurately assessing labour requirements and transforming this information into actionable project programmes. At HJH Commercial Consultants in the Estimating department, we understand that each estimate holds immense significance to you, and rest assured, it holds the same level of importance to our dedicated team. Whether it's a one-off project or multiple undertakings, we are here to cater to your estimation needs and support your success.

In summary, we will work with you before and after the tender submission.

Post-Award Contract Evaluations: Dispensing Counsel and Risk Management

It is crucial for any company to conduct thorough reviews of contracts. Understanding the contract, obligations, risks, terms, and conditions is essential. We analyse necessary contracts, provide a detailed overview of key components, and offer advice on whether to reject, accept, or negotiate terms. Our process includes explaining contract data, assessing feasibility, and predicting potential liabilities.

Contract Administration/Change Control

Administration of Change Control, ensuring any changes to the scope of works are administered, calculated, and applied for correctly.

Submission of Early Warning Notices’ We assist in preparing and submitting all Early Warning notices to the client, keeping an up-to-date Risk Register, and attending Risk reduction and early warning meetings to minimise all risks to a project, benefiting both your company and your client.

Notification and Submission of Compensation Events We will assist in the preparation, submission, negotiation, and pricing of all of your projects Compensation events in line with the specific contractual timescales and clauses and in a way that ensures all entitlement are realised, both in terms of time and cost.

Application’s For Payment It is imperative for us that our clients have the comfort of knowing they will be receiving payment for works completed in a timely manner. HJH leave no stone unturned to ensure that all Payment Applications are submitted within timeframes and inclusive of all measures and supporting information required to allow for timely assessment and certification.

Final Accounts: preparation and negotiation of final account settlements

Disputes: support and assistance with any contractual disputes

Commercial representation: we can be in attendance at any meeting required to offer support as well as make sure all risks are mitigated.

Cost and Value Reporting & Forecasting (CVRs): reporting the financial performance of each project in order to monitor and measure cost and expenditures against value and budgets on construction projects

Subcontract Management

HJH’s expert team are highly experienced in the onboarding and management of subcontract packages. Beginning with a thorough onboarding process, including the review of insurances and portfolios of work to ensure the subcontractor is the right one for your project, writing the contract and negotiating the terms in a way that manages your risk under the main contract and maximises the projects profitability. HJH will take care of the day-to-day management of the Subcontract packages, including joint measures, the review of Applications for Payment, processing of Payment Certificates, Managing Changes to the subcontract and Final Accounts.

Final Account Settlement / Dispute Resolution

Retention Practices in the Construction Industry:

Retention practices, involving the deduction of approximately 5% from subcontractor applications, are widespread in the construction sector. Many subcontractors encounter challenges in reclaiming this withheld amount. The recovery process often proves arduous and time-intensive, prompting many subcontractors to abandon their efforts to retrieve the funds.

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Mitigation of Delays and Enhanced Payment Practices:

HJH is proficient in mitigating delays and counteracting methodologies implemented by certain principal contractors. Our involvement frequently results in expedited payments, reflecting our commitment to swift and efficient financial resolution. HJH takes pride in its notable track record of successful recovery efforts.

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Lessons Learned Evaluation:

We offer comprehensive lessons learned reviews, encompassing analysis, reporting, and presentation. By dissecting the outcomes of specific projects, clients, or contracts, we aim to identify successes and areas for improvement. This initiative facilitates the avoidance of recurring mistakes and the formulation of learning objectives for subsequent endeavours.

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Enhanced Business Services:

HJH offers a range of business services targeted at bolstering operational processes and overall performance.

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Business Health Check and Gap Analysis:

Our services encompass a thorough evaluation of prevailing business processes. This evaluation entails an assessment of the existing state and a vision of the desired state, culminating in a concise roster of actionable measures designed to guide the company towards its goals.

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Cashflow Forecasting:

We provide adept cash flow forecasting, offering insight into the inflow and outflow of funds within your enterprise. This entails projections of anticipated revenue and expenditures, thereby ensuring comprehensive awareness of the company's financial position in the forthcoming months. Such documentation proves pivotal when new contracts are awarded, facilitating a determination of the company's capacity to undertake the project.

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Overhead Cost Understanding and Optimisation:

A comprehensive knowledge of overhead costs, along the requisite profit margin to cover them, is indispensable for any enterprise. We strive to thoroughly comprehend and elucidate overhead expenditures, extending advisory and supportive measures to align overheads with the business's sustainable parameters.

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