Quantity Surveyor

Countryside Partnerships PLC; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days holiday + UK bank holidays

Carry forward holidays up to 5 days

Two paid volunteer days per year

Job summary

Vistry West Yorkshire in Wakefield seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs, procurement, and subcontract administration. The role focuses on minimising costs while improving margin and value for money, with responsibility for monthly payments and final accounts.

The team values in-person collaboration but offers flexible working where possible, with a supportive environment and opportunities for career development within the Vistry group.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing costs across construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage procurement and subcontract administration.
• Ability to prepare final accounts and maximise value for money.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs relating to projects to minimise costs and maximise margins.
• Handle procurement, subcontract management and contract administration.
• Process monthly payments and settlement of final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Subcontract management

Contract administration

Final accounts

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield office. As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...

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; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise 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're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General

Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.