Quantity Surveyor (New Build Housing)

GBR Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic employee benefits package

Job summary

GBR Recruitment are working with a well established progressive new build housing developer recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor (non chartered) to manage multiple site budgets and costs, from inception to completion, preparing accurate monthly site valuations (CVRs) across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire.

This role offers development opportunities within a people-centric business and a fun, vibrant working atmosphere with clear progression routes.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hold a valid and appropriate CSCS card or commit to obtaining one.
• Previous experience in a similar position on residential new build housing projects is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing multiple sites from inception to completion.
• Assist in managing site budgets and costs for multiple sites.
• Prepare monthly site valuations (CVRs).
• Analyse sub-contractor invoices and payments.
• Carry out tender analysis and procurement support.

Skills

Communication skills

CSCS card

Budget control

Education

BSc Hons Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction related degree

Tools

Eque 2 Housebuilding

COINS software

Job description

GBR Recruitment are working in close partnership with a well established progressive new build housing developer recruiting for an experienced new build housing Quantity Surveyor (non chartered) to with managing multiple new build site budgets & costs, from the initial site inception stage right through to full build completion preparing accurate monthly site valuations (CVR's) covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people centric business who believe in developing their employees further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.

Overview of the Role:

• To assist with managing multiple sites from inception to completion
• Effectively assisting in the management of all site budgets & costs for multiple sites
• Assisting with the preparation of accurate monthly site valuations (CVR's)

Daily Duties:

• Weekly & fortnightly payments of direct & subcontractor labour only trades
• Analyse sub-contractor invoices/applications
• Monthly sub-contractor payments
• Keep Payment Record Sheets up-to-date following completion of each payment run
• Prepare monthly cost / value reconciliations
• Prepare sub-contractor procurement tender list for sign off by QSM & Operations /Production Directors
• Prepare tender documents/packs and send out to the relevant sub-contractors
• Analyse tenders upon return
• Undertake tender analysis by evaluating tenders and comparing the prices against each other, previous developments, and the site budget
• Carry out pre-order meetings with sub-contractors

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Previous experience of Eque 2 Housebuilding or COINS software is desirable but not a must have
• Bsc Hons Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction related degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hold a valid and appropriate CSCS card or commit to obtaining one
• Previous experience in a similar position working on residential projects within the new build housing sector is a must
• Must be self-motivated and very organised with the ability to operate efficiently with minimal supervision

Employee Benefits:

• Fantastic Employee Benefits Package discussed at interview (one of the best)