Join to apply for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor role at Barratt Redrow.
What you’ll be doing
The Commercial team handles cost‑effective building activities, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying. This team – comprising Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers – focuses on delivering best quality homes at the best possible cost, while monitoring material choice, cost, customer satisfaction and sales. Reporting to a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Surveyor, you will assist with commercial and surveying responsibilities for a site, compile necessary reports and schedules, and undertake general commercial administrative duties (filing, emails, calls), ensuring a tidy Commercial presentation. You should be a keen learner, willing to assist with sub‑contractor procedures and materials, while always checking compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
You will be expected to:
* Assist with maintaining cost control throughout development
* Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
* Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, and reports for the Division as required
* Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub‑contractors using Group Tender procedures
* Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS)
* Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instruction
* Assist with controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to respective RSLs
* Attend all team meetings as required
* General departmental administration
* Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties and administrative support as required
* Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
* Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
* Ensure compliance with Group IT systems
* Work within the guidelines set out within Group policies and procedures
* Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required
* Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ
What You’ll Need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* Studying or recently qualified in surveying
* Must carry a valid CSCS card
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
* Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
* Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office and Excel programs and a good standard of written English; ability to generate professional correspondence unaided
* Articulate, clear and credible, and able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
* Able to work on own initiative
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Self‑disciplined, with good time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Ability to multi‑task, and work efficiently and accurately
* Team player, and supportive of colleagues
* Professional and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits and a hybrid working arrangement where roles allow. Barratt has a 5‑star housebuilder status and seeks to support career development across apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‑Armed Forces personnel.
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* 26 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Private medical cover, pension options, annual health assessments, financial and lifestyle benefits are also provided as part of our overall package. We offer a wide range of additional benefits to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
#J-18808-Ljbffr