Quantity Surveyor

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Quantity / Senior Surveyor – New Homes
West Yorkshire
£50,000 - £65,000 + Car / Allowance + Benefits
A reputable, 5-star House builder based in West Yorkshire are now seeking additional commercial support. Hiring either; Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
You will be responsible for managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction.
Typical Duties:
Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required
Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team
Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works
Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order
Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations
Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras
Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates
Requirements:
Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level)
A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
Strong mathematical and IT ability
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good understanding of budget management
Negotiating and networking skills
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
A methodical approach
HND or HNC in Surveying or equivalent
Degree in Surveying or similar
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Location:
Leeds, ENG, GB
Salary:
£50,000 - £65,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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