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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
- Carry out tender analysis, procurement and account management of materials and plant
- 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 appraisal
- Responsible for managing all sub-contractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods, if necessary, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
- Value engineers all trades, ensuring that we are always one step ahead of the market.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience - Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
- Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
- Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainly
- 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
- Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems, and cost issues
- 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 Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry
- Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc.* Team player, and supportive of colleagues
What we offer for a Quantity Surveyor
* Competitive freelance rate
If you are looking to join a UK leading 5* house builder who are proud of their homes and would like to apply for the Quantity Surveyor role, please contact Tegan at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link.
