Senior Quantity Surveyor

Keepmoat Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Assessments

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Discounts on Keepmoat homes

Job summary

Keepmoat Limited in Scotland is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead surveying on high-risk, complex housing developments from procurement to final account. The role focuses on budget setting, monitoring and reporting, and cost forecasting, with strong liaison to subcontractors and site teams.

The successful candidate will hold a RICS qualification and a surveying degree or HND, and have a full driving license. Travel across the region is required, with the base near Glasgow.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will hold the relevant industry qualifications; RICS and a surveying degree or HND.
• We are looking for someone who fits with our core values; passion, collaboration, confidence, creativity and a solutions-focused approach.
• A full Driver’s License is also required.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for surveying activities on High Risk/Complex housing developments from procurement through final account.
• Set, monitor and deliver budgets; place orders and produce accurate reports; forecast material costs for builds.
• Liaise with subcontractors, site staff and other departments to maximise communication and collaboration.
• Support junior team members and provide guidance to ensure targets are met.

Education

RICS qualification

Surveying degree or HND

Job description

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us in our Scotland region. The main base will be from our regional head office near Glasgow, and due to the nature of the role it will involve some travel throughout the region. The successful candidate will work to ensure that the Commercial department runs smoothly by taking full responsibility for all surveying activities on a number of High Risk/Complex housing developments from the initial procurement phase through to final account ensuring at all times they are working in full compliance with the companies policies and procedures.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be involved in setting, monitoring and delivery of budgets. They will place orders, produce accurate and timely reports for the business, and forecast cost of materials required for our builds. They will liaise with subcontractors, site staff and other departments to ensure communication and collaboration is at its highest. They will work with the Commercial Manager to ensure the junior members of the team are provided with the necessary guidance and support to be successful in their role.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold the relevant industry qualifications; RICS and a surveying degree or HND.

We are looking for someone who fits with our core values here at Keepmoat; they will bepassionateabout the building industry and have previous experience in a similar role. They will becollaborativeand confident building relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. They will becreativeand bring a flexible and agile approach to their work.They will be solutions focused and work in astraightforwardway to ensure the commercial team within the region meets its targets.

A full Driver’s License is also required.

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

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