Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client are a recognised 5 star housebuilder, and have been awarded twelve years in a row for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because they combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. With a watching brief on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, and other critical issues, our Commercial team – which comprises Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers - has one objective: to deliver best quality homes, at the best possible cost. Their work is fundamental to our continued viability as a business and presents a fast-moving challenge that will exercise your creativity and commercial flair to the full. You will be expected to: * Maintain all cost control procedures working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures * Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required * Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC requirements * Ensure that subordinates receive the required training and mentorship for them to learn and thrive in their responsibilities * Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation * Be able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on large Sites, including those in excess of 200 units * Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values * Compile Site Start budget, liaising with all Departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and Sales to start marketing * Lead the value engineering, including updating Group and Regional site review documents, to ensure we achieve best value * Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levels * Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development * Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available * Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials, using Group Procedures * Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval * Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS) in line with Group policy and procedures * Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances * Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employ * Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity * Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, Code for Sustainable Homes * Complete any other duties as required by the Managing Surveyor/Commercial Manager To be successful in the role, we are looking for: Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card Proven track record in similar role or at the level of Quantity Surveyor 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 They can offer: * Competitive Salary * Competitive Bonus Scheme * Company Car or Cash Allowance * Annual Medical Health Assessment * 25 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 28 days) * Choice of Flexible Benefits * Enhanced Family Friendly Policies Please contact Danny @ Cityscape (phone number removed)