Construction Cost Manager

3 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full time
Quantity Surveyor Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Vistry South East Midlands, based in Enderby office in Leicester with travel across the region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage all costs related to our projects, focusing on minimizing costs and enhancing margin and value for money.
  • Procure subcontractors in line with the Vistry Business Management System and ensure packages cover the scope of works.
  • Prepare and manage key and large risk subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts.
  • Monitor risk and opportunity schedules and manage risk from commencement to completion.
  • Contribute to the management of life of site cost & revenue forecasts across multi-phase developments.
  • Provide input and cost and value engineering advice throughout the design life of the scheme and attend design team meetings.
  • Manage and undertake personal development reviews of associated surveying resources, including training.
  • Ensure a proactive approach to dispute avoidance and company health and safety standards and procedures are followed throughout the team.
Requirements:
  • Experience in quantity surveying and knowledge of all areas of construction techniques and mixed-tenure schemes.
  • Demonstrable strong account management and commercial experience.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to learn new computer systems such as Coins (Payments & Cost reporting), Viewpoint/4Projects (document storage and tender preparation).
  • Strong in-depth knowledge of groundworks, roads, and sewers.
  • Strong team player, with the entrepreneurial ability to operate and excel in a changing on-site environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
About Vistry Group:

We are the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.

We offer a range of benefits, including agile working, annual leave, pension with Legal & General, volunteer days, and regional office location.

Join us in making Vistry and building your perfect career.



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