Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Burcombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you'll oversee financial and contractual aspects of construction projects. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, ensuring quality and profitability across various projects. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a company car and generous leave, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction industry. Be part of a responsible developer committed to building sustainable communities and enhancing the lives of residents.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PQS/SQS/Commercial lead in residential house building.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and legal obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects.
• Conduct cost analyses and prepare budgets for projects.
• Negotiate budgets and manage subcontractor contracts.

Skills

Cost Control

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Negotiating Skills

Mathematical Skills

IT Skills

Construction Methods Knowledge

Building Regulations Understanding

Education

HNC / HND in Surveying

Degree in Surveying or similar

Job description

Job Description

In a Nutshell: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our site in Salisbury, Wiltshire. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, responsible for supervising, managing, and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will oversee the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contracts to maximize quality of service and profitability.

You will perform a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all construction activities undertaken by the company.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 39 with service
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance with employee-paid options
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more benefits

What we expect from you:

• Align with our company values: Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent
• Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead in residential house building
• Good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT skills
• Ability to assess and analyze information
• Good business sense and budget management skills
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Desirable: Degree in Surveying or similar; working towards CIOB or RICS membership

Role Responsibilities:

• Participate in recruitment, development reviews, and succession planning
• Collaborate with departments and attend design meetings to advise on cost implications
• Identify and advise on delays, extensions, and costs, issuing relevant notices
• Review contract documentation and assist in tender preparations
• Conduct cost analyses, manage site staffing and build programs, and prepare budgets
• Negotiate budgets, issue variation orders, and manage subcontractor contracts
• Ensure accurate cost posting, reconcile costs, and manage subcontractor payments
• Prepare external valuation documents and maintain site reserve lists
• Control and report post-contract cost movements monthly
• Provide regular reports on site-specific and project financials

About Us:

We build more than homes; we're making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing, guided by our values of integrity, caring, and quality. We develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, working in a partnership-led way with renowned brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. Join us in making Vistry a great place to work.