Role:
Quantity Surveyor
Location:
Southborough
Salary:
Up to £70,000 + Package
Our Client:
We are delighted to be working with one of the UK's largest house builders, who are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to contribute to the success of one of the most well-established teams in the industry.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary up to £70,000.
* Car allowance and optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Life assurance.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Access to a discounts and benefits portal.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Flexible working with 1-2 days per week working from home.
The Role:
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of each project, including controlling costs, managing site budgets, and ensuring that financial targets are met. Key responsibilities include:
* Managing draft and site start budgets for each allocated site.
* Preparing bi-monthly valuations and completing 'cost to complete' exercises for each site under your responsibility.
* Processing works contractor payments and final accounts, ensuring proper sign-off by contractors.
* Issuing contract works orders, ensuring they are properly authorized with all required documentation, in line with Group Commercial Policy.
* Performing on-site measurements and assessing payments to contractors.
* Attending and contributing to meetings such as pre-order meetings, bi-monthly valuation reviews, and project meetings with senior management, the construction team, external contractors, and consultants.
* Overseeing all contract works orders on site and liaising with contractors as needed.
* Managing the Professional Fees Budget.
* Flexible approach to daily tasks and working hours.
* Occasional travel to development sites as required.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a residential housebuilder.
* Expertise in low-rise housing or RC frame construction is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with COINS (payment system) is advantageous, but not essential.
* Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting.
* HND/HNC in Building Studies.
* GCSE Grade C/4+ or equivalent in English and Maths.
* CSCS card or equivalent.
* Current full driving license.
* Strong communication, listening, presentation, and negotiation skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Methodical, conscientious, organized, and committed to delivering high standards.
* Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues effectively.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Problem-solving skills with the ability to delegate where necessary.
* Proficient in IT and adaptable to new systems in a technical environment.
* Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career,
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