Quantity Surveyor

2 days ago

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

We're currently recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a market leading house builder based in Hull.

Quantity Surveyor

The Commercial team, headed by the Commercial Manager and comprising of Quantity Surveyors, works closely with the Procurement, Construction, Customer Selections, Finance and Architectural departments as well as the Marketing & Customer Care teams. The Commercial team report to the Technical Director.

All departments work very closely together so teamwork and interpersonal skills are in integral part of the job role. The overall responsibility and purpose of employees is to design, specify and cost engineer our developments, to ensure we are delivering the best quality homes at the best possible cost.

The work of the Quantity Surveying team is critical to ensure continued viability and accurate costing at all stages throughout the construction process. The successful applicant needs to be enthusiastic and self-motivated as well as been flexible to pick up different work and sites as required. The role is office based but there will be a requirement to visit site frequently. Sites are currently located across East Yorkshire & Northern Lincolnshire.

Company Values:

* Provide safe & responsible working practices

* Exceed industry leading levels of customer service

* Committed to creating high quality, individual homes

* Deliver what we say we’ll do, beyond expectation

* Have a culture that delivers continuous improvement

* Treat all with dignity & respect

* Manage our business with integrity & honesty

* Reach out, embrace & work with local communities

* Create places that enhance and protect the environment

Company Vision:

* Exceed our customers’ expectations and retain their loyalty for a lifetime

* Push the boundaries of innovation

* Develop a market leading brand

* Recruit, develop, motivate and retain amazing people

* Be a great place to work with people inspired to be the best

* Be a strong family business, committed for the long term

* Invest to ensure our continued growth and success for the future

Responsibilities:

Report to the Commercial Manager

Producing Bills of Quantities & budget preparation, based on site specific specifications & conditions

Taking off materials and setting up material schedules, based on working drawings & typical details. Assisting the procurement department when necessary

Sub-contractor tender enquiry preparation and analysis including pre-qualification tender compliance, collation of specs & drawings, negotiations with contractors, chairing pre-start meetings and order placing.

Issuing of revised information to sub-contractors throughout the duration of a site

Preparation and issuing of labour targets for site tradesmen. Review where necessary

Checking and approval of tradesmen’s weekly time sheets

Checking of subcontractor invoices for payment, including meeting contractors and site checks. Producing final accounts.

Pricing customer extras

Attend & contribute to various meetings such as pre-start meetings, site project meetings, cost meetings

Monthly site visits to check progress and material stocks then valuing progress each month, to ensure the cost to complete for a development is adequate to complete the site works within the construction budget set.

Cost Control/Management of budgets on various developments throughout all construction phases, including house build & infrastructure

Accurate monthly cost reporting and forecasting issued to the Commercial Manager for review

Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines

Working and communicating with the Construction team to ensure cost control is maximised

Surveyors are typically allocated sites that are more complex by nature

Ideal Requirements:

Commitment to delivering a first-class output

Professional confident approach & positive attitude

Highly motivated

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail

GCSE Grade C/4+ in English & Maths

HND/HNC level in Quantity Surveying or General Construction/Building Studies

Good listening skills

Good negotiation skills

Good admin skills

Resilience & maturity to balance multiple priorities within a fast changing, demanding but enjoyable environment

Adaptability

Full understanding of current construction industry conditions and subcontractor/tradesmen rates

Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor for a residential house build contractor (preferably 5 years+) with good knowledge of commercial management controls

Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently, collaboratively & support others. Committed to diversity & inclusion

Good knowledge of building regulations (predominantly NHBC), technical knowledge, CDM & codes of practice e.g. HSE

Good understanding of the financial implications of methods of build & sequencing of build. Commercially astute

Innovative

Full UK driving licence

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