Quantity Surveyor

Tilia Homes; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A growing construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage subcontract procurement and produce cost value reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying and experience in a housebuilder or similar. This full-time role based in Solihull offers a competitive benefits package including a company bonus scheme and enhanced pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying experience in a housebuilder, main contractor or similar.
• Managing subcontract accounts and producing CVRs.
• High standard of IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office, in particular Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the subcontract procurement process.
• Produce Bi-Monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Support the department to achieve a prompt resolution of subcontract disputes.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience in a housebuilder

High standard of IT skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload under pressure

Time management skills

Education

Degree level Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Coins

Job description

Join to apply for the Quantity Surveyor role at Tilia Homes

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team working from Solihull on a permanent basis.

Our benefits package includes:

• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Manage the subcontract procurement process from producing the tender list through to Pre-order meetings and issuing contracts
• Manage the subcontractors from first valuation to final account. Stick to Strict deadlines for Subcontract valuations and Payments. Variation control is paramount achieving best value at all times
• Manage the process of Re-appraising the initial Land Appraisal (PTP budget) up to commencement appraisal (absolute Budget) including COINS upload and management thereafter
• Produce Bi-Monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) ensuring they are delivered to a high level of accuracy, managing the Risks on each development and Reporting to commercial management, Eastern Board and Group Directors
• Work Closely with other departments/staff to ensure group objectives & deadlines are achieved
• Manage Relationship with the Housing associations & Employers Agents – attend monthly meetings, manage specification upgrades, report on revenue increase and carry our monthly valuations (on stage payment contracts)
• Ensure third party rebate information is collated and maximised through product specification
• Carry out project specific Value engineering
• Management of new contracts and Price increase requests from the supply chain.
• Provide support and guidance to the rest of the department
• Carry out regular site visits – Project team meetings, Subcontractors meetings, on site valuations etc.
• Support the department to achieve a prompt positive resolution of subcontract disputes

Qualifications

• Degree level Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent
• Quantity Surveying experience in a housebuilder, main contractor or similar
• Managing subcontract accounts and producing CVR’s
• High standard of IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office, in particular Excel, word, office and also Coins.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload under pressure and to strict timecales
• Time management and systems skills to effectively deliver Projects and targets to deadline

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Construction and Building Construction

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