Our client a privately-owned, housebuilder are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their office in Bushey.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
Place contracts for all relevant subcontractor work on their developments
* Prepare subcontract enquiries, send out for pricing and ensure that contracts are placed in line with the build programme
* Produce a detailed trade specific scope of works and qualification notes for all enquiry documentation
* Analyse subcontractor quotes and form a recommendation on who to appoint
* Ensure standard terms and conditions are agreed with all orders/contracts placed
* Manage subcontractor payments
* Process stage payments to subcontractors when due
* Ensure all contra charges are managed
* Carry out checks for UTR status of subcontractors
* Review and process variations in accordance with terms and conditions
Work in partnership with other teams to ensure key dates for the build programme are achieved
* Check drawings to ensure the proposals are practical and commercially viable
* Regularly attend project meetings on site
* Provide cost advice for the sales team
Produce regular reporting
* Compile full cost reports for each development, to include services, materials, sub-contract and prelim costs
Skills and Qualifications
* Strong experience in a similar surveying role within a residential house builder
* Excellent numerical skills with strong attention to detail
* Great team player
* Good communication skills
* Organised and able to work well in a busy team