Job Description
In a Nutshell…\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South London, at our Ealing site. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will deliver strategy and support to the senior commercial team to deliver strategy, making operational decision on behalf of the team, while mentoring junior members of staff.\n\nLet's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…\n\nCompetitive basic salary and annual bonus\nCompany car, car allowance or travel allowance\nSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees\nUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service\n2 Volunteering days per annum\nPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid cover\nEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave\nCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice\nLife assurance at 4 x your annual salary\nShare save and share incentive schemes\nEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…\n\nBehave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality\nHNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent\nDegree in Surveying or similar\nProven experience as SQS or Commercial lead\nExperience in various forms of contract\nA full successful track record in leading financial management and cost control on projects\nExperience in complex construction projects\nStrong and Consistent Performance\nRespect for our People and Customers\nTeamwork\nIntegrity and Commitment\nEffective LeadershipDesirable…\n\nWorking towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)\nExperience of mentoring junior members of staff\nLeadership skills including:\nSetting objectives\nGiving feedback\nCoaching\nListening\nPainting a compelling picture\nInfluencing othersMore about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role…\n\nResponsible for delivery of robust and ethical procurement practices.\nPrepare, review and present subcontractor recommendations to Managing Surveyor/Senior Commercial Manager.\nReview and prepare subcontractor Articles of Agreement.\nResponsible for resolving contractual disputes and legal matters in a timely manner for assigned project(s).\nImplement ethical subcontract administration practice and drive continuous quality and efficiency improvement.\nLead the collation of project cost report and present to Managing Surveyor/Senior Commercial Manager at monthly cost report meetings.\nResponsible for ensuring high standards of cash flow forecasting.\nLead the collation of project cash flow and present to Managing Surveyor/Senior Commercial Manager at cash flow meetings.\nProvide supporting information to facilitate build contracts.\nEnsure Joint Venture partners are informed of project progress (When applicable).\nMaintain positive and successful client relationships.\nEnsure that all funding conditions precedent are fulfilled.\nAttend pre-construction to operations project handover meetings.\nProvide continuous feedback to pre-construction of current market rates to inform our pre-commencement submissions.\nCreate an environment to drive engagement and high performance.\nManage the performance of team, 121s and appraisals.\nRole model and drive the practice of Vistry Group People Behaviours.\nUndertake regular team meetings.\nDrive engagement and collaboration across all departments.\nSupport implementation of Health & Safety policy for department and supply chain.\nImplement Building a Living Legacy strategy.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…\n\nWe build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing.
Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes.
Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. \n\nJoin us in making Vistry. \n\n#LI-HA1