Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bowdon Associates Ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Quantity Surveyor at a family-owned house builder in Altrincham. This role offers the chance to lead commercial management for multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the house building sector, showcasing their ability to manage costs, analyze tenders, and contribute to design meetings. Join a growing team where your analytical skills and project management expertise will be valued, and help shape the future of housing development in the area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the house building industry.
• Thorough understanding of quantity surveying principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects ensuring they stay within budget.
• Provide accurate commercial reports and forecasts.
• Create bills of quantities and tender documentation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Housebuilding Experience

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Time Management

Education

QS Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Housing

Location: Altrincham

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Package

The Client

Our client is a family-owned house builder and developer based in Altrincham. They are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a House Building background to join their team.

The Role of Senior Quantity Surveyor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's growing house building business in Altrincham. The principal purpose of the role is to provide effective commercial management and control of projects, and to administer these in line with the applicable contract terms/statutory legislation.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Effectively commercially manage 3 projects simultaneously.
• Commercial management of projects to ensure they are completed within budget.
• Create systems and processes, allowing effective measurement of commercial performance.
• Provide accurate, real-time commercial reports (Cost Value Reconciliations) and final forecasts.
• Take off and create bills of quantities, and produce tender documentation for subcontract, materials, and plant enquiries.
• Carry out tender analysis, procurement, account management and payment of subcontractors.
• Carry out tender analysis, procurement and account management of materials and plant.
• Attend and provide cost input at design team meetings and agree strategies to deliver the project.
• Value engineer projects and suggest delivery solutions to ensure cost-effective project delivery. Provide financial information to the team as required to assist in financial planning.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• QS degree or equivalent.
• Housebuilding experience is essential.
• Thorough understanding of quantity surveying in the house building industry.
• Thorough understanding of financial reporting, contractual terms, conditions and statutory requirements.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to apply common sense in all situations.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Customer and delivery focused.
• Full driving licence essential.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record within the house building industry for a minimum of 5 years. They must be highly organised, familiar with coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive on working to deadlines. Excellent communication skills, proficiency with IT and a high attention to detail are qualities they will possess, in addition to being self-motivated, professional, positive and a team player.