Location: Wetherby
Salary: £50K- £51K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time
Reference: VAC-348167_1739177399
Posted: February 10, 2025
A UK leading 5* housebuilder is hunting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The company specialise in housing developments across the Yorkshire region.
Quantity Surveyor Role
The principal purpose of the role is to provide effective commercial management and control of projects, and to administer these in line with the applicable contract terms/statutory legislation. The role will cover all aspects within the commercial function such as cost effective building, quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying.
Responsibilities for a Quantity Surveyor
Reporting to the Commercial Manager/Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing 2-3 new build housing sites at any one time. Key duties include:
* Commercial management of projects to ensure they are completed within budget
* Create systems and processes, allowing effective measurement of commercial performance
* Provide accurate, real-time commercial reports (CVR) and final forecasts
* Take off and create bills of quantities, and produce tender documentation for subcontract, materials, and plant enquiries
* Carry out tender analysis, procurement, account management and payment of subcontractors
* Attend and provide cost input at design team meetings and agree strategies to deliver the project
* Value engineer projects and suggest delivery solutions to ensure cost effective project delivery
* Provide financial information to the team as required to assist in financial planning & land appraisals
* Manage all sub-contractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods, ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
* Full understanding of current market conditions and rates
* Ability to control costs across all trades and provisions
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data for budgets and valuations
* Methodical, conscientious and organised, delivering high standards
* Strong IT skills, with knowledge of project management/payment and valuation software
* Articulate and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
* Wide experience in the house building industry
* Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements
* Team player, supportive of colleagues
What We Offer for a Quantity Surveyor
* Growing region, plenty of career progression for commercial manager and beyond
* Annual medical health assessment
* 26 days' holiday entitlement
If you are looking to join a UK leading 5* housebuilder who are proud of their homes and would like to apply for the Quantity Surveyor role, please contact Benjamin at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link.
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