Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Wimpey plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company based in the UK is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to assist with procurement, commercial management, and project budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building regulations and health and safety requirements, alongside a relevant industry qualification. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and maintaining project budgets. This role offers growth opportunities and excellent benefits, including healthcare and retail discounts.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC, and Health and Safety requirements.
• Industry related business qualification required.
• Ability to manage internal and external clients.
• Proficient in using Coins and Excel for project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with commercial procedures.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and project budgets.
• Process contractor and subcontractor orders and payments.
• Attend site regularly to complete commercial functions.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Understanding of NHBC requirements

Health and Safety knowledge

Client Management

Education

Industry related business qualification

Tools

Coins

Excel

Job description

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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. We create opportunities to grow and develop. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Share ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Job Summary

Our regional commercial teams are integral to the successful delivery of every Taylor Wimpey project. This role enables you to assist with procurement, commercial and contractual aspects of the BU. You will interface with all staff involved in the project including BUMT, site teams, subcontractors, external suppliers and JV / Development partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that commercial procedures comply with both the TW Commercial Manual and the TW Operating Framework.
• Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness.
• Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised.
• Process applications and payments and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.

Commercial Management

• Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs that relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies.
• Calculate all the prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the funding exercise.
• Assist in the preparation of Project Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time.
• Maintain the development budget both in Coins and BoQ.
• Manage RSL valuations and attend meetings on site.

Monitor and Report Costs

• Monitor and explain all cost movements within the project valuation.
• Responsibility for processing Contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders and payments, variation orders and day works.
• Review any variations on 3rd Party projects and liaise with Technical Project Manager for approvals.
• Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis.
• Carry out full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings.
• Create Cost to Completes and ensure Current budget is up to date.
• Forecast final accounts and prepare and present cost to complete reports.

General

• Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.
• Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs that relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the group or external Companies.
• Attend Pre-Start, Pre-Tender, specification and any other relevant meetings as required.
• Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems including Coins and Excel.
• Attend site on a regular basis to complete Commercial functions.
• Any other duties as required by the Senior Commercial Manager.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Industry related business qualification.
• Manage internal and external clients.
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What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions and guarantee an interview to applicants who declare such during the application process. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.