Senior quantity surveyor - united kingdom, bridport, dorset
our client is looking for an experienced senior quantity surveyor to join their exeter based commercial team and work on their new 500 unit site in bridport. as a senior quantity surveyor, you will be responsible for:
maintain all cost control procedures working within the guidelines set out within the group policies and proceduresbe responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as requiredbe 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 requirementsensure that subordinates receive the required training and mentorship for them to learn and thrive in their responsibilitiesbe 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 reconciliationbe able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on large sites, including those in excess of 200 unitscontribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted valuescompile site start budget, liaising with all departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and sales to start marketinglead the value engineering, including updating group and regional site review documents, to ensure we achieve best valuemaintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levelscomplete accurate costing for each aspect of site developmentanalyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems availableprepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials, using group procedurescompile subcontractor recommendations for approvalprocess subcontract orders, payments and variations, using excel and group payment system (coins) in line with group policy and proceduresevaluate 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 allowancesbe aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employliaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivityattend all project and team meetings as required, and present the commercial position to the meetingcompile and present valuations at divisional valuation meetingsbe responsible for accurately controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities with regards to the rslbe aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. building regulations, nhbc requirements, hse, code for sustainable homescomplete any other duties as required by the managing surveyor/commercial manager
what we are looking for:
qualified to hnd level or higher with a valid cscs cardproven track record in similar role or at the level of quantity surveyormust have a full understanding of current market conditions and ratesmust be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainlyhighly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuationsmethodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standardsstrong it skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation softwarearticulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environmentable to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issuesable to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projectsstrong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallywide experience in the discipline within the house building industrystrong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallystrong knowledge of building regulations, nhbc and health and safety requirements etcteam player, and supportive of colleaguesour client are a prominent, nationally recognised 5 star house builder who offer many benefits as part of working for their company. they offer a competitive bonus scheme, car allowance and also a choice of other flexible benefits.
to apply, click the link below or send an email to dfletcher@fr-group.co.uk
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