Construction Cost Control Specialist

7 days ago


Walton, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Vistry Group in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Quantity Surveyor to take on a Senior role within our Commercial team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver cost control and financial reporting duties
  • Improve individual performance in procedures to achieve higher efficiency and profitability
  • Attend design meetings to advise on cost implications
  • Check contract drawings for errors, omissions, and unnecessary costs
  • Prepare construction cost analysis and site staffing levels
  • Negotiate subcontractor orders and issue variation orders
  • Collate and reconcile costs from subcontract works and identify areas of over expenditure
Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in quantity surveying and knowledge of construction techniques
  • High mathematical ability and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to manage workload to meet set deadlines
  • Ability to influence others within the business
What We Offer:

Vistry Group offers a competitive basic salary of £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, plus annual bonus and other benefits including company car or car allowance/travel allowance, up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, share incentive schemes, and employee rewards portal with many benefits.



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