Senior Quantity Surveyor

Wireshop; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management of developments. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of Quantity Surveying and experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include managing costs, ensuring policy compliance, and providing budget analysis. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company car / car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience within Quantity Surveying field.
• Good understanding of surveying and contractual procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry.
• Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage build and infrastructure costs and cash flows.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies on expenditure.
• Provide detailed cost/budget analysis for developments.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to review performance.

Skills

Knowledge of Quantity Surveying

Understanding financial implications of build methods

Strong personal organisational skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel)

Job description

Job Introduction

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to conduct comprehensive commercial management and oversight of designated developments, implementing robust control and reporting of all development/build-related expenditure in line with site budgets and programmes and cash control requirements to meet the Region's business plan and future growth requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Take a 'whole company' perspective to the performance of Building Homes, aiming to positively influence business objectives and enhance profitability and operating effectiveness.
• Actively manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flows, cost movements and variations and budgeted financial information at site and plot level in line with Group policies and processes.
• Ensure Group policies and processes are followed and reported fully on all development/build-related expenditure, adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives of the region.
• Review and agree monthly site valuations (including cost) to complete assessments using the approved system, in accordance with the prescribed timetable.
• Manage partnerships with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure contractual terms are met and orders are placed, managed and settled per Group policies and processes.
• Procure all subcontract trades involving other internal departments, to ensure best value and that all subcontractor prequalification criteria are supplied.
• Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development-by-development basis relative to the build programme and provide guidance on cost reduction opportunities and mitigating cost overruns.
• Engage in determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales.
• Collaborate with the Construction management team to host regular meetings with subcontractors to review performance.
• Produce key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the commercial function.
• Manage agreed performance indicators including regular updates to the Commercial Director.

The Ideal Candidate

• In-depth knowledge and experience within the Quantity Surveying field within a high-volume housebuilding company
• A good understanding of all aspects of surveying and contractual procedures
• Understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry
• Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
• Strong personal organisational skills
• Ability to work in isolation but also as part of a team within a growing business
• Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car / car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet / Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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