Quantity Surveyor – Lead Site Finance & Growth

Persimmon Homes; Collingtree; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/Car allowance

5* housebuilder -

Health Care

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the financials of Central region sites from our Solihull office, overseeing budgets, CVRs, subcontractor appointments and payments to maintain cost control. You will ensure timely payments and prepare bi-monthly valuations for Board review.

You will negotiate subcontractor rates to maximise margins, use the COINS system for site setup and profitability forecasting, and collaborate with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND/HNC in building relating studies.
• UK residential house building sector experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the financial management of 3–4 sites, setting budgets and producing CVRs.
• Appoint subcontractors and manage subcontractor payments to maintain cost control.
• Ensure weekly and monthly payments processed and disputes resolved.
• Produce bi-monthly site valuations and present to the Board of Directors.
• Negotiate to obtain optimum subcontract rates to maximise margins.
• Use COINS system to set up new sites and forecast profitability.
• Liaise with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Accounts to keep sites running.
• Mentor and train junior team members; deputise for the Manager when needed.
• Attend regional meetings as subject expert.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Driving licence

Project management

Time management

Education

HND/HNC in building relating studies

Tools

COINS system

Job description

Persimmon Homes is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the financials of Central region sites from our Solihull office, overseeing budgets, CVRs, subcontractor appointments and payments to maintain cost control. You will ensure timely payments and prepare bi-monthly valuations for Board review.

You will negotiate subcontractor rates to maximise margins, use the COINS system for site setup and profitability forecasting, and collaborate with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Accounts.