Quantity Surveyor
Full job description
Crest Recruitment
Salary: £60,000 – £72,000 per year
Summary of the Role – Quantity Surveyor
Flexible working arrangements covering home, office and travelling around developments
Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for a site. Effectively manage costs for the site, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations, including monthly updating of the estimated final costs, show absolute cost and value reconciliation. Responsible for managing all sub-contractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods if necessary, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures. Value engineer all trades, ensuring that we are always one step ahead of the market.
Quantity Surveyor – What we offer:
* Opportunity to work for an innovation and award-winning house builder
* Real career progression
* Flexible working options for all staff members
* A friendly and relaxed work environment
Quantity Surveyor – The Successful Applicant
* Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
* Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
* Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainly
* 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
* Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry
* Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
* Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc.
* Team player, and supportive of colleague
Quantity Surveyor – Benefits Package:
* Competitive Base Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Membership of Company Share Scheme
* Company pension
* 25 Days Holiday
* Private healthcare
* Corporate benefits
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