Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vistry Group PLC; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs and enhance value. This role involves procurement, contract administration, and collaboration with various departments to ensure cost-effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, strong analytical and communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a reputable firm dedicated to building sustainable communities and enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 x salary

Share incentive schemes

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the Construction industry.
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs relating to projects and enhance margin.
• Collaborate with departments on cost implications.
• Prepare construction cost analyses and assess quotations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiating Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Ability

Budget Management

Team Working

Education

HNC in Surveying or Construction

HND or higher qualification

Tools

COINS

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our site in Lotmead, Swindon. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will include procurement, subcontract management, contract administration, monthly payments, final account settlement, external valuations, and cashflows.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee-paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• HNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years experience in the Construction industry working for a residential housing developer
• Minimum 5 years experience with a National House builder
• Excellent IT, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong mathematical ability
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• COINS user experience
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to work within a busy team and under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail and a methodical approach

Desirable –

• HND or higher qualification
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS, or working towards such qualification
• Experience with different methods of construction, e.g., Timber Frame
• Previous experience working with strategic partners

More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role…

• Collaborate with departments including Land, Development, and Construction, attending design meetings to advise on cost implications
• Attend development meetings, contract pre-start, and subcontract package review meetings
• Check contract drawings for errors, omissions, anomalies, and unnecessary costs upon receipt of contract documentation
• Assist in preparing tender lists, updating procurement programmes, and distributing design packages and tender drawings
• Prepare construction cost analyses and assess quotations from tenders
• Assess site staffing levels, build programmes, and preliminary costs with the Site Manager
• Organize and adjudicate budget settlement meetings with the Commercial team
• Prepare stage payment schedules and manage subcontractor orders, including negotiations and references
• Issue variation orders, provide cost advice on major variations, and negotiate contract sums
• Check and reconcile all costs, manage subcontractor payments, and agree final accounts
• Prepare documents for external valuations and keep RAMS schedules updated
• Liaise with Customer Service on post-completion defects, attend meetings, and perform other duties as directed
• Accountable for CVR reports and overall cost control

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more 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. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us in developing sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We operate in a partnership-led way, with renowned brands including Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards for our workplace and customer satisfaction.

Join us in making Vistry.

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