Quantity Surveyor role

The principal purpose of the role is to provide effective commercial management and control of projects, and to administer these in line with the applicable contract terms/statutory legislation. The role will cover all aspects within the commercial function such as, cost effective building, quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying.

Responsibilities for a Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to the Commercial Manager/ Senior Quantity surveyor you will be overseeing 2-3 new build housing sites at any one-time, key duties include:

Commercial management of projects to ensure they are completed within budget
Create systems and processes, allowing effective measurement of commercial performance
Provide accurate, real time commercial reports (CVR) and final forecasts
Take off and create bills of quantities, and produce tender documentation for subcontract, materials, and plant enquiries
Carry out tender analysis, procurement, account management and payment of subcontractors
Carry out tender analysis, procurement and account management of materials and plant
Attend and provide cost input at design team meetings and agree strategies to deliver the project
Value engineer projects and suggest delivery solutions to ensure cost effective project delivery
Provide financial information to the team as required to assist in financial planning & land appraisals
Responsible for managing all sub-contractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods, if necessary, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures. Value engineers all trades, ensuring that we are always one step ahead of the market.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
* Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
* Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainly
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
* Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
* Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software
* Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues
* Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects
* Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry
* Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc.
* Team player, and supportive of colleagues

What we offer for a Quantity Surveyor

Salary- up to £50k +car allowance £5-6k + 15% bonus.
Growing region, plenty of career progression for commercial manager and beyond.
Annual medical Health Assessment
26 days' holiday entitlement
Health care

If you are looking to join a UK leading 5* housebuilder who are proud of their homes and would like to apply for the Quantity Surveyor role, please contact Benjamin at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link