Our client, a leader in quality home construction are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to contribute to their growing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain cost control procedures in compliance with Watson Homes policies.
Manage budgets, valuations, and estimated final costs, ensuring absolute Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
Collaborate with management to prepare target build budgets.
Contribute to value engineering efforts and manage cost overruns within set contingency levels.
Provide accurate costings for all project aspects and generate relevant reports.
Analyze and report on costs and cash flow with the Finance team.
Prepare Trade Specifications for each tender package and conduct detailed tender analysis.
Ensure timely placement of orders in coordination with Project Planner/Scheduler.
Support Contract Managers and Site Teams in managing sub-contractors and processing orders, payments, and variations.
Maintain up-to-date payment records following weekly or monthly runs.
Agree and settle final accounts with sub-contractors post-completion.
Ensure all relevant sub-contract paperwork is in place before the start of on-site work.
Evaluate and agree on variations with the Commercial Manager, considering budget implications.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and support site teams.
Collaborate with site teams and sub-contractors to enhance productivity and minimize costs.
Collect pre-qualification questionnaires for sub-contractors and coordinate with Quality and Health & Safety teams.
Prepare and submit monthly valuations to the client Employer Agent, address queries, and issue invoices promptly.
Handle Main Contract administration, including extensions of time claims.
Manage the release of project retentions according to contract requirements.
Produce material schedules and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) from design drawings.
Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude:
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
High numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail.
Strong IT skills, particularly in COINS.
Clear, credible, and able to perform under pressure.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
Supportive team player.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings.
Qualifications & Training:
Essential:
HNC/Level 4 or above in Quantity Surveying
Valid driving license and own vehicle
Minimum of 4 years in a Quantity Surveyor role
Extensive experience in the house-building industry
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Warranty Provider, and Health and Safety requirementsDesirable:
CSCS certificate
Familiarity with COINS
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today.
Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)
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