Position Quantity Surveyor

Location Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary £50,000 - £60,000 + package

Randstad has partnered with one of the largest House Builders due to growth within their region. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team. They are known for being the highest quality national housebuilder, whilst building energy-efficient homes, and creating sustainable places to live.

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for a site. Effectively manage costs for the site, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations.

Role & Responsibilities

Maintain all cost control procedures, and working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures.
Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required. Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practise and NHBC requirements.
Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation.
Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS) in line with Group policy and procedures
Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employ
Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes etc.

Skills & experience

Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software
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
Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Single Cover

Company Car or Cash Allowance

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)

Choice of Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

If this position sounds of interest, please click apply! Thanks, Adam at Randstad.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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