Key Accountabilities
Identify and assess trade and contractor requirements for successful completion of viabilities and site completion
* Commercial responsibility for allocated housing projects from development commencement to completion
• Secure best value through comprehensive and competitive tendering strategies
• Negotiate fixed price periods and manage cost certainty against land viability allowances
• Gain approval of all subcontractor tender lists prior to tender issue
• Prepare, implement and regularly review robust tender documentation, trade and addendum specifications
• Carry out detailed tender analysis to enable accurate comparison against budgets and viability targets
• Evaluate tender returns and identify commercial and contractual risks
• Complete and manage CVR reports, forecasts and profit and loss reviews in line with business requirements.
Effective management and selection of contractors and sub-contractors to meet the business plan
* Lead the selection, appointment and performance management of subcontractors and suppliers
* Contribute to identifying and onboarding new subcontractors to support business growth.
* Ensure that sub-contractors fully meet Pre-Qualification requirements and are loaded to Construction Manager
* Ensure that all sub-contractors appointed are on the appropriate system
* Monitor and review commercial performance of sub-contractors
* Effectively manage the sub-contractor tender process to agreed standards and protocols
* Prepare, compile and update trade specifications
* Monitor and analyse tender returns
* Ensure accurate and timely contract administration
* Process payments in alignment with authorisation and payment schedule criteria
* Provide day-to-day mentoring, coaching and technical support to junior Quantity Surveyors
• Review and oversee the work of junior team members, including valuations, CVRs, forecasts and final accounts
• Support the development of junior Quantity Surveyors through structured guidance, knowledge sharing and performance feedback
• Monitor team outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to commercial processes
• Escalate risks, resource issues and development needs to the Commercial Director
• Promote best practice, continuous improvement and standardisation across the commercial team
Ensure the delivery of quality management information in line with business requirements and timescales
* Gain understanding of customer requirements at all levels to ensure delivery meets expectations
* Build and maintain stakeholder and customer relationships
* Lead the review of management information on projects, in conjunction with the Commercial manager, to ensure continuous improvement and the production of relevant reports in line with the business
* Lead the delivery of key deadlines across the projects with focus on accuracy and timely outputs
* Monitor and review the progress of outputs of the team, providing direction and refocus when required
* Ensure a sustainable, viable and commercial supply chain that meets all existing and future business requirements and considerations
* Monitoring and reporting of sub-contractor and supplier performance
* Management and monitoring of build costs across the spectrum of developments
* Ensure the business has robust tender processes that mitigate risks to the business
* Manage a payments system for the payment of sub-contractors and the suppliers of goods and materials in line with Genesis Homes policies and procedures
* Management and delivery of CVR reports in line with agreed targets
* Lead and manage the commercial aspects of key projects and processes
Enablers to the Role
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK housebuilding sector
* Experience operating at Senior QS level or ready to step up into a senior role
* Demonstrable experience in mentoring, supervising or developing junior commercial staff
* Experience in managing multi-site and multi-product residential developments
* High level of ability to gather, analyse and interpret commercial data
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Experience in working with external bodies, processes and consultations
* Strong knowledge of commercial viability, budgets, CVRs and supply chain management
* Experience in resourcing appropriate specialist consultants and suppliers
* Experience in dealing with and consulting with Local Authorities and other such formal bodies
* Confidential and professional approach at all times
Further Notes
* Role reports directly to the Commercial Manager
* Full time working week equivalent to 40 hours.
* Salary – Commensurate with experience
If this sounds like the role for you, then we look forward to hearing from you. Please emailcareers@genesis-homes.co.uk with your C.V and covering letter.
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