Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our site in Salisbury, Wiltshire. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, and be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Responsibilities
* Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises
* Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, to attend design meetings and advise on all areas that may have a cost implication
* Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensure relevant notices are issued
* Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings
* Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, check all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise
* Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of proposed tender lists and updating of procurement programmes
* Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, and prepare all tender documentation and letters including preliminary checks on subcontractors
* Prepare construction cost analyses, including analysis of quotations resulting from tender enquiries and requesting additional information as required
* Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start-on-site budget
* Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings with the support of the wider Commercial team
* Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works
* Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order
* Place subcontractor orders, interview and check references, negotiate the contract sum within the budget and finalise costs to cover all late variations
* Issue variation orders and development changes, provide cost advice on major variations prior to issue, issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors and negotiate the cost of variations
* Check costs posted to each contract, reconcile costs from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material orders and preliminary/running costs, and provide monthly cost analysis
* Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtain necessary authorisation, and agree final accounts with subcontractors
* Prepare documents for external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs)
* Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties
* Complete sub-contract orders to align with site programmed build requirements and group policies
* Set up and review PPQA tick sheet with site management to facilitate subcontract work payment
* Coordinate with company management to provide forecast and site budget information to meet reporting requirements
* Control and report post-contract cost movements per development monthly, update site-specific CV1 and CV2 reports and provide details of all "unscheduled" and "scheduled" order revisions
* Review professional fee provisions and statutory service costs and credits with the technical department
* Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with company terms
* Maintain a half-yearly site reserve list
* Issue Payment Withhold Notices where a contractor application is in dispute
* Advise management promptly of impending claims or legal action arising from disputed claims or payments
* Determine subcontract orders in line with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department as required
* Use the company construction system to manage site project administration (orders, variations, valuations, etc.)
* Assist in regular reviews of on-site materials and material valuations
* Agree and process all sales variation requests in accordance with group procedures
* Categorise on the construction system "unscheduled" and "scheduled" order amendments
* Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with company terms
* Maintain completed development provision on CV1 and CV2 reserves as part of site records
* Liaise with the technical department to secure site adoptions and tender, let and administer maintenance orders as required
* Complete formal site closedown procedures in accordance with Group Policy
* Assist the Commercial Director/Manager to ensure correct financial controls of sites are maintained and all sub-contract payments are recorded and processed
* Inform management of abnormal costs or circumstances with potential long-term cost implications
* Ensure Quantity Surveyors are proactive on sites, advising on cost-saving opportunities
* Mentor, manage and develop assistant/junior surveyors and ensure efficient running of the surveying team
* Keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training as required
* Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams
About us
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. We are a responsible developer and award-winning employer with a strong ethos and values of integrity, caring and quality. We work in a partnership-led way across our brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member and have received multiple awards for our workplace, talent attraction, and outreach.
Qualifications
* HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent
* Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead within a residential house builder
* Experience may be from a similar position or as a promotion
* Understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
* Knowledge of construction methods and materials
* Strong mathematical and IT ability
* Ability to assess and analyse information
* Good business sense
* Understanding of budget management
* Negotiating and networking skills
* Desirable: Degree in Surveying or similar
* Working towards CIOB or RICS
Benefits
* Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
* Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
* Up to 39 days annual leave including bank holidays
* 2 volunteering days per annum
* Private medical insurance with employee-paid cover
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme
* Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
* Share save and share incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
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