A regional Housebuilder has a requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team based in the North West.
About the role:
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be a key member of the Commercial Team delivering profitability through contract procurement, cost planning and control, and general commercial input through the private development process. You will manage and forecast build costs for allocated sites in the region. Your role will also involve procuring all necessary subcontract trades whilst managing the payment process and subsequent contractual obligations.
Duties include:
* Actively manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flows, cost movements and variations, and budgeted financial information at site and plot level as per Group policies and processes.
* Ensure Group policies and processes are followed and reported fully on all development/build-related expenditure adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives.
* Manage the working partnership with Housing Associations, third-party providers, and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are placed, managed, and settled as per Group policies and processes.
* Work closely with junior members of the team assisting with their development; ensuring the correct level of works are being delegated.
* Procure all subcontract trades involving other internal departments, in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures ensuring the best value is obtained and all subcontractor prequalification criteria have been supplied.
* Manage the payment process for subcontractors and support other members of the payments team to ensure payments are made in accordance with the agreed payment terms.
* Evaluate and if appropriate, approve payments for dayworks and applications for subcontractors.
* Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme and provide advice and guidance on how build management can take advantage of cost reduction opportunities and mitigate and/or recover cost overruns.
* In accordance with prescribed timetable review and agree monthly site valuations (including costs) to complete assessments using the approved system.
* Authorise and commit expenditure on the COINS system up to the Group approval limit.
* Engage fully in the process of determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales.
* Assist in the production of comprehensive Commercial reports/estimates for inclusion in Land appraisals.
* In collaboration with the Construction management team, host regular meetings with subcontractors to review performance.
Requirements:
* A relevant qualification or good experience of Quantity Surveying.
* Proficient user of COINS and MS Excel packages.
* A good understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build.
* Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.
* Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations.
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
What's on offer:
* Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays.
* Choice of company car/car allowance.
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Share Purchase Plan.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Supply Chain
Industries
Construction and Building Construction
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