Senior Quantity Surveyor
Full job description
Crest Recruitment
Salary: £15 – £18 per hour
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Ludgershall, Andover
About the role?
Our client is looking to appoint a Senior QS to have full commercial control and responsibility of a 413 unit new build scheme.
To effectively manage site development and the attainment of targets by: conducting commercial cost appraisals and viability/feasibility analysis; managing sub-contractors, materials and goods; preparing and monitoring site costs and budgets; and ensuring site set-up health and safety.
Senior Quantity Surveyor – About you?
* Have extensive new build housing experience over a period of 8 – 15 years
* Managed sub-ordinates at QS, Assistant QS and Trainee QS level
* Live within an hour of the scheme as you will be based on site in Andover
* Qualified to HND level or higher
* Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
* Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
* Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software
* Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
* Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues
* Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects
* Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
Senior Quantity Surveyor responsibilities include?
* Carrying out accurate build cost assessments of acquired land; maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within tolerance levels.
* Accurate costing and preparation of budgets for each aspect of site development.
* Analysing and reporting on costs and cash flow vs budget
* Undertaking accurate viability/feasibility studies to support decision-making in site acquisition and development.
* Preparing tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials
* Evaluating and agreeing variations and instructions.
* Liaising with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity.
* Using a payments system for the payment of sub-contractors and the supply of goods and materials in line with Group policy and procedures.
* Promoting and acting in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
Senior Quantity Surveyor benefits package?
* Competitive base salary
* Company Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday
* Company Car/Car Allowance
* Money Purchase Pension Scheme
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
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