Dandara | Senior Quantity Surveyor

1 week ago


Braintree, United Kingdom Dandara Full time

Overview Creating and building beautiful award-winning homes is what we do at Dandara.
Homes that combine innovative design with only the highest standards of quality which is something we have been doing for over 30 years.
It's part of the reason why we're one of the UK's most respected private housebuilders.
And so is how we work with local communities to ensure our homes are designed in such a way that they enhance and complement their surroundings beautifully.
As part of our continued expansion in our Eastern region we are looking for an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team, reporting to the Commercial Director, providing budget control for a mix of triple tenure sites that include Private, Affordable and Build to Rent residential schemes across East Anglia What you Will Do The role involves general project coordination and administration, preparation and negotiation of initial site budgets, subcontract procurement and obtaining risk assessments, method statements and safety documentation from subcontractors.
You will also undertake site visits and inspections and coordinate these with management and subcontractors on site.
You will be responsible for carrying out Subcontract payments; variation claims and final account settlements you will liaise with other departments and external consultants in respect of cost issues and will be responsible for issuing interim payment applications to RSL Partners.
The role also involves chairing sub-contract pre-order meetings and attending regular project review meetings; preparing monthly cost reports to ensure cost control throughout the development programme and provision of continuous financial advice throughout to the Site Management team.
What we are looking for Experience: Proven experience ias a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the residential housebuilding sector.
Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field; Skills: Strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent communication, and attention to detail.
Knowledge: Familiarity with construction contracts, current building regulations, and industry standards.
Proactivity: Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ideally you will have experience in COINS and expertise in MS Word and Excel is essential.
Why join us Growth Opportunities: We are committed to the professional development of our team, offering opportunities for career progression and continuous learning.
Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic environment where your contributions are valued.
Impactful Work: Be part of projects that have a lasting impact on communities and help shape the future of residential living.
What we will offer you £Competitive basic based on experience Car Allowance Discretionary Annual Bonus 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme - EAP Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments Health Assured Wisdom App Competitive parental leave 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4) Cycle to Work Scheme Tusker electric vehicle scheme Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5% Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership Important note for Recruitment Agencies Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited Resumes (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office.
Any unsolicited Resumes received by us shall be deemed to be our property.
Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees).
We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.
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