Quantity Surveyor

Quantity / Senior Surveyor – New Homes

West Yorkshire

£50,000 - £65,000 + Car / Allowance + Benefits

A reputable, 5-star House builder based in West Yorkshire are now seeking additional commercial support. Hiring either; Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.

You will be responsible for managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction.

Typical Duties:

Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required

Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team

Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works

Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order

Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations

Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras

Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates

Requirements:

Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level)

A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations

A good knowledge or construction methods and materials

Strong mathematical and IT ability

Ability to assess and analyse information

Good understanding of budget management

Negotiating and networking skills

Excellent communications skills

Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work

Good team working skills

Accurate with an eye for detail

A methodical approach

HND or HNC in Surveying or equivalent

Degree in Surveying or similar