Quantity Surveyor

Are you looking for a role that promises to continue nurturing your career as a Quantity Surveyor?

We are delighted to be working with one of the country's leading volume house builders as they look to invest in the future of their commercial department with the appointment of a Quantity Surveyor�to their team based at Eurocentral, Holytown.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working to support the wider Quantity Surveying team, duties of the role will include:

• Maintain all cost control procedures working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures.


• Be responsible for 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, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC requirements.


• Ensure that subordinates receive the required training and mentorship for them to learn and thrive in their responsibilities.


• Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation.


• Be able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on large Sites, including those in excess of 200 units.


• Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values.


• Compile Site Start budget, liaising with all Departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and Sales to start marketing.


• Lead the value engineering, including updating Group and Regional site review documents, to ensure we achieve best value.


• Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levels.


• Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development.


• Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available.


• Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials, using Group Procedures.


• Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval.


• Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system.


• Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances.


• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employ.


• Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity.


• Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present the Commercial position to the meeting.


• Compile and Present valuations at Divisional valuation meetings..


• Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to apply themselves in a professional manner with an eagerness to learn from their peers. �The position will involve oversight of up to 2 developments and we are looking for candidate to be able to demonstrate the following skillset to take on this role:

• Excellent communication skills are essential to this role as is the ability to prioritise your own workload and forge positive working relationships.�


• 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.


• Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software.


• Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects.


• Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.

Sound like the career development opportunity you've been looking for? Reach out today for more information.

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