Senior Quantity Surveyor

3 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Churchill Living Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Eastern commercial team, overseeing new retirement developments in the region.

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the entire financial cycle for up to three contracts at any one time: from the preparation of anticipated build costs, through to the procurement, payment and final evaluation of subcontractors.

You will be responsible for preparing construction budgets, monitoring costs, preparing schedules, estimates, making payments and monitoring procurement of subcontractors and materials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Measuring drawings, taking off quantities, preparing schedules, estimates and other working documents.
  • Provide the material costs for the preparation of construction budgets.
  • Source suitable suppliers and issue tender enquiry documents.
  • Negotiating proposed order values and regional supply agreements, together with purchasing of materials.
  • Appointing and managing sub-contractors.

About You

We are looking for a commercially astute negotiator who is used to exceeding time and financial targets. You will have experience in taking projects through their full lifecycle, from tender to final account. As a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate at least 5 years relevant commercial experience within the housebuilding sector.

You will hold a relevant HNC or HND qualification together with professional body membership (RICS or MOICB) and you will be able to understand architect drawings, specification documents, as well as the relevant terminology.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank Holidays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Company car or cash for car alternative
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • John Lewis vouchers - £200 to all expectant mums and dads
  • Eye Care Reimbursement Scheme
  • Health Screening every 3 years
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Reward card
  • Colleague, Client and Land referral incentives
  • Professional Subscriptions reimbursed
  • Training Courses and support for CPD

About Us

Churchill Living Ltd is a family-run, privately-owned business and we are proud of what we do and the people we work with.

We have exciting and ambitious growth plans for the future. Our mission is to be the most successful house builder in the UK and our objective is to achieve the growth required to deliver 1,000-unit sales by 2024. With an award-winning product and sector-leading profit margins, the Company is now committing to investing in the future and the long-term growth of the Business.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two-bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK, for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears of home ownership and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

We've won a host of awards; most recently we have been ranked in the top 10 'Best Places to Work' by The Sunday Times and we were the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall 'Housebuilder of the Year' by the WhatHouse? Awards.



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