Residential QS – Solihull | Budgeting & Valuations

Persimmon Homes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Health Care

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes in Solihull seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage site finances across the Central region, establishing budgets, producing CVRs, and paying subcontractors to maintain cost control. You will monitor profitability and report variances to senior management.

You will negotiate subcontractor rates to maximise margins, coordinate with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Accounts, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND/HNC in building relating studies.
• Previous experience in the UK residential house building sector.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to oversee a number of different projects at different stages of development, whilst having exceptional project management and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the financial management of sites within the Central region, based at the Solihull office.
• Set up budgets and produce bi-monthly valuations (CVRs).
• Appoint subcontractors and make subcontractor payments to maintain cost control.
• Ensure weekly and monthly payments are processed efficiently and resolve disputed items.
• Produce site valuations bi-monthly and present variances to the Board of Directors.
• Negotiate optimum rates for sub-contracts to maximise margins.
• Utilise COINS to set up new sites and budget profitability.
• Liaise with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Accounts to run sites smoothly.
• Mentor and train junior team members and develop their skills.

Skills

Project management

MS Word

Excel

Time management

Education

HND/HNC in building relating studies

Tools

COINS system

Job description

Persimmon Homes in Solihull seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage site finances across the Central region, establishing budgets, producing CVRs, and paying subcontractors to maintain cost control. You will monitor profitability and report variances to senior management.

You will negotiate subcontractor rates to maximise margins, coordinate with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Accounts, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and company standards.