Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of residential projects in Leicester. This exciting role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car or allowance, healthcare benefits, and a contributory pension scheme. You will be responsible for ensuring projects adhere to legal and quality standards while collaborating with various departments to achieve success. With a focus on career progression and a supportive work-life balance, this is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in the construction sector.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare benefits

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the house building industry.
• Solid understanding of HSE building regulations and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and financial aspects of projects to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cost Estimation

Contract Management

Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying

Tools

COINs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leicester

Offer: £50,000 to £55,000 + company car or car allowance + bonus + contributory pension scheme + life cover + healthcare benefits + great career prospects

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main residential developer in Leicester reporting to the Commercial Manager. The primary purpose of the Quantity Surveyor role is to manage all commercial and financial aspects of assigned projects and contracts to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in line with legal and quality assurance requirements. The opportunity also promises excellent career prospects with no glass ceilings to your own development and a competitive salary & package.

As a Quantity Surveyor, some of your key duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Contributing to the management of legal and contractual issues to ensure profitability while adhering to company guidelines.
2. Conducting studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs, ensuring costs are established and controlled to keep projects on track.
3. Appointing and retaining subcontractors, including sourcing and negotiating contracts, to ensure the necessary resources are in place.
4. Managing subcontractor performance to ensure projects meet quality standards, stay within budget, and are completed on time.
5. Collaborating with other departments to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
6. Producing accurate valuation reports and management information to support informed business decisions.
7. Promoting health, safety, and environmental standards in line with company policies.

Minimum Requirements:

Quantity Surveyors considering applying will need the following experience:

1. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with substantial experience within the house building industry.
2. Solid understanding of HSE building regulations and legal requirements.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
5. Familiarity with balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and business plans.
6. Experience with COINs.
7. Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying.

Alongside fantastic opportunities for career progression, my client is also offering an excellent work-life balance, hybrid working and exposure to a complex, exciting project. You can also expect a generous salary and package that includes:

1. Starting salary of £50,000 to £55,000
2. Company car or car allowance
3. Contributory pension scheme
4. Life cover
5. Healthcare benefits
6. Bonus potential

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting step up in your career or a Quantity Surveyor looking at where you can take your career next, get in touch with Sam Mulcahy at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).

Keywords: Quantity Surveyor Jobs Leicester, Residential Developer, COINs, Commercial Management, Construction Careers, Construction Jobs.

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