Senior Quantity Surveyor required - New Build
Our client is an-award winning new build residential developer who are continuing to expand the North Home Counties region. They are currently seeking an experienced Senior / Quantity Surveyor. Previous experience with a recognised house builder will be an essential requirement for this role.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
* General project coordination and administration.
* Preparation of initial site budgets.
* Liaison, co-ordination with other departments regarding development works including engineers, surveyors, buyers, interiors and the construction team.
* Preparation of subcontract tender documents.
* Negotiation of subcontract packages.
* Chairing and preparation of minutes for Subcontract pre-order meetings.
* Preparation of subcontract documentation.
* Subcontract payments, variation claims and final account settlement.
* Measurement, calculation and preparation of direct labour prices.
* Processing payment of direct labour wages.
* Coordination with contractors on site.
* Site visits and inspections.
* Liaison with external consultants with regard to cost issues.
* Payment of utility services as required.
* Obtain risk assessments, method statements and safety documentation from subcontractors.
* Taking off and scheduling of materials for passing to buyers for ordering.
* Preparation of monthly cost reports for submission to Directors.
* Preparation of external valuations for finance reporting and funding agreements.
* Continuous financial advice throughout project to Site Management team.
* Attendance of fortnightly Project Review meetings.
* Ensuring cost control on site throughout the development programme to completion.
* Maintaining site files and records.
* Ensuring correct cost coding of project costs.
* Such other duties, reasonably consistent with the foregoing, as may be required.
About You
You will be a driven individual with a working knowledge of JCT forms of contract and have proven cost management and project administration abilities on your own projects. To be successful, you will be a team player, self-motivated and able to work using his/her own initiative. Experience of MS Excel and Word is essential