I am working with a well-respected family-owned housebuilder that are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join Commercial Team in Preston
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
As the QS, you would be responsible for commercial function on 3 developments, and you will be mentoring 2 AQSs. You would directly report to the Commercial Manager.
Ideally, they are looking for someone that wants to develop into a Senior QS in the next 12/18Months.
Youre not just a number with this builder, no red tape, they are open to ideas to better the business. Know a better way of doing things? Theyll look at it and implement it should it be beneficial for everyone.
The key to their approach is their commitment to empowering their people to be the very best they can be. They have many talented people right across the business and their belief in teamwork, collaboration and open communication helps them all grow to maximise everyones potential.
Responsibilities
Motivate, plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop staff to undertake current and prospective workloads.
Strive to optimise the profitability of the contracts.
Ensure that the contracts achieve the optimum cashflow position.
Completion and compliance with required contract documentation including Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees and Warranties.
Ensure that all contract documentation and sub-contract documentation is completed and stored centrally.
Compliance with commercial and company procedures through the Business Management System.
Prepare and manage key and large risk subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts.
Subcontract procurement strategy and implementation.
Control, monitor and improve commercial processes by establishing objectives and targets for the Contract teams.
Preparing monthly CVR reports for presentation to the Business Unit Management.
Monitoring risk and opportunity schedules and managing risk from Commencement to Completion.
Contribute to management of life of site cost & revenue forecasts across multi-phase developments.
As part of the project team, help shape long term delivery strategy for project
Ensure company health and safety standards and procedures are followed throughout the team
Experience/Qualifications
BSc Quantity Surveying or Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or BSc degree level (in a building related subject), you will be numerate and possess a high level of computer literacy.
Knowledge of the COINS system would be desirable but not essential.
Experience within the Quantity Surveying field within Volume Housebuilding
A good understanding of all aspects of surveying and contractual procedures
Strong IT Skills,
Please contact HBF for further information on this opportunity to join a market leading builder.
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