Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Recruitment

  • Watford, Hertfordshire
  • £80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
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Our client a leading Tier 1 developer are looking for a senior quantity surveyor to run their flagship developmentABOUT THE COMPANYMy client have been established as a housebuilder for over 60 years and currently have regional office bases throughout the UK. They are recognised as the highest quality major national housebuilder, having been awarded an exclusive '5 Star Housebuilder Award' by the Homebuilders Federation. Projects to date range vastly in terms of specification and construction technique dependant on the location of the regional office. Major projects include multi-unit RC frame structures in Central London as well as town and village regeneration and low rise traditional build housing.ABOUT THE ROLEMy client is currently looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial team. The projects are based around the Surrey area. The commercial team will consist of an assistant and quantity surveyor you will be expected to be able to manage a variety of your own packages. This is a career enhancing project that will add real value to your CV and experience moving into more senior positions later on in your career.Duties to include but not be limited to;Sub-contract tendering and procurement to meet required deadlinesProvide a detailed prelims cost budget and share with Site Manager at the appropriate time.Payment of subcontractors, variation orders and settlement of final accounts.Monitoring and explaining cost movements.Manage the adoption process of public works.Take specifications and drawings from Construction handover and prepare suitable packages for tender.Analyse returned tender and recommend the most commercially viable contractor.Monitor and explain subcontractor cost movements.Responsible for subcontractor payments, variation orders and day works and settlement of final accounts.Undertake monthly cost reports and estimate future likely cost expenditure.Report on savings and excesses against budget costs to the Director.Forecast final accounts.Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on surveying e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies.Attend pre start, specification and any other relevant concept meeting as required.Input and maintain any computer based databases or systems.REQUIREMENTSMust have a minimum of 5 years Quantity Surveying experienceCOINS experienceMust have residential developer experienceQualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS cardMust be able to demonstrate job loyaltyREWARDS AND BENEFITSBasic salary of up to £80,000 (depending on experience)Company Car AllowancePensionPrivate medical cover

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