Quantity Surveyor – Homes Construction

• Location: Portsmouth, covering site in Aldershot
• Salary: £57,600 – £66,000per annum plus excellent benefits
• Job Type: Permanent

Our Client:

• An exciting opportunity to join our client, a leading name in the housing association sector, constructing new builds and leading various regeneration projects

Role Profile:

• This is a full time, permanent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor
• The role will be primarily working from the client’s development site in Aldershot;
o But will be expected to be able to work throughout all of their areas in Hampshire when required

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree / HNC or equivalent (in Quantity Surveying or construction)

• Valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme card to Manager (or equivalent) level

Person Specification:

• Can demonstrate success and experience with a broad range of large housing association projects, preferably with a mix of houses and flats
• Able to travel throughout the company’s area of operation; full current driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Proficient in use of ICT relevant to the role: Email, Word and Excel
• Able to work on site, climb ladders and scaffolding

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and managing the budget of specific projects within the business plan
• Provide construction Contract advice and ensure appropriate contracts in place
• Working with the Project Manager and site management to ensure that;
o The project and any phased handovers are completed within the agreed timetable
• Producing trade package enquiries in accordance with;
o The project programme, employer’s requirements, specifications and drawings
• Preparing budget cost plans for submission to the client
• Negotiating and drafting subcontract package agreements
• Authorising payments for materials
• Producing interim valuations and final accounts for issue to the client
• Ensuring that the costs of the project do not exceed the agreed budget and that the project equals or exceeds the agreed profit margin;
o Maintaining accurate reporting and excellent internal and external communication
• Working with site management for them to ensure compliance with the terms of subcontract agreements

Essential Experience:

• MUST have extensive experience as a contractor’s Quantity Surveyor for large housing association projects, preferably with a mix of houses and flats

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

Thank you for expressing an interest in this role. If you have not received contact from our consultants at CH Recruitment within 14 days, unfortunately in this instance, you have not been successful.

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