Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job description
We are working with a quality developer of new homes who are looking to grow their business. As a result they are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team, based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Controlling and reporting on company expenditure from procurement to Final Account.
The Commercial Department is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all of the Divisional developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to.
The post holder will be responsible for Procurement in line with programme, preparation of Budgets, Payments, Cost Value reconciliations and the administration of Health and Safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
1. Procurement
Prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Operations Manager
Prepare full enquiry packs and collate all tender information
Analyse tenders upon return
Prepare tender analysis, comparing individual tenders against each other, previous developments and budget
Issue Health and Safety Contractor checklists for new contractors, ensuring they conform to BBH policies and procedures
Assemble Health and Safety Policies, Method Statements and Risk Assessments
Compile subcontract Orders / appointments
Prepare customer extras schedule for Head of Commercial to agree with Sales Director
Price agreed customer extras schedule with final sub-contractors
2. Payments
Analyse sub-contractor invoices/applications
Prepare interim payments for approval by Head of Commercial
Issue contra charges as appropriate
Keep Payment Record Sheets up-to-date following completion of each payment run
3. Cost / Value Reconciliations
Agree and input progress
Prepare subcontract accruals
Produce Valuation Breakdown Reconciliation
Carry out cost and value reconciliation on all items
4. Other responsibilities, but not limited to
Issue Variation Orders as appropriate
Attend site based project meetings and verify contractor claims
Ensure familiarity with the company's Home’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities
Comply with company policies, procedures and instructions at all times
Implement new ideas and methods whilst continuing to seek ways of improving both
Contributing to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company
Professional Profile:
Qualified to a minimum level of HNC in a construction related course
Substantial years’ experience in a similar position undertaking the above identified activities and working on residential projects
The individual will ideally hold a valid and appropriate CSCS card or commit to obtaining one
Personal Characteristics:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and well organised with ability to operate efficiently with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills
Day in, day out, their teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital residential and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About them:
The business operates in the central belts of Scotland and England. They develop high quality homes, providing a range of low rise accommodation from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom villas. They pride themselves on great design, operational excellence and exceptional customer service.
To apply please send your updated CV to [email protected]
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Benefits
plus car or allowance and annual bonus
