Quantity Surveyor

Vistry Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Birmingham office. This role involves supporting the Quantity Surveyor in managing costs for residential projects. Responsibilities include assisting in tender analysis, liaising with subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. Candidates should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, have a solid understanding of building regulations, and possess strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days of annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction management.
• Understanding of building regulations and legal obligations.
• Previous experience in a commercial role within a residential housebuilder.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quantity Surveyor with cost management.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with order conditions.
• Help produce sub-contract orders according to site needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Microsoft Excel

Building regulations knowledge

Budget management

Education

HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction management

Tools

COINS

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands, at our Marston Green office in Birmingham. As our Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will report to the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and will assist the commercial delivery of residential development schemes. Assist the Surveying department with cost management for development and contracting projects from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Attend the site pre-start meeting to understand the construction issue drawings with the Senior / Quantity Surveyor.
• Assist with the compiling of tender packages for all sub-contract trades.
• Receive tenders and assist with the analysis sheet for each trade comparing tender levels.
• Assist with issuing of sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend sub-contract pre-order meetings.
• Liaise with Build Department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions.
• Assist with the production of sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation.
• To liaise with the Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements.
• Assist with the control and reporting of post contract cost movements to provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager.
• Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/Service Provider.
• Where necessary, assist in determining a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect.
• Diligently use the BMS and processes to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc.
• Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations.
• Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• Assist with certifying of retention releases on completion of the project.
• Assist with the preparation and agreement of sub-contract final accounts.
• Maintain necessary systems to efficiently file and retrieve information and to allow others to do likewise in accordance with the Business Management System.
• Assist with maintaining final account schedules.

Qualifications

• HNC / Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Construction management or equivalent
• A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
• Previous experience in a commercial role within a residential house builder
• Knowledge and experience of using COINS
• A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Good understanding of standard measurement rules
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Excellent communications skills

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

Company Culture

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award‑winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; we empower sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‑led way, recognising our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes, together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services. We are proud UK Green Building Council members and top five housebuilders with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winners of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.