Senior Quantity Surveyor

XCT Corporation; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of developments. The role involves budget control, valuations, and managing sub-contract payments. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant qualifications, including an HND/HNC in Building Studies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to discounts

Life assurance

Learning schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar within residential house building.
• Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of each development, including cost management.
• Produce draft and start budgets for each site.
• Conduct on-site measurements and assess payments.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

IT literate

Education

HND/HNC in Building Studies

GCSE Grade C/4+ in English and Maths

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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At Bellway, we recognize that our people are key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and provides a safe, flexible working environment. We are happy to discuss adjustments and flexible working options.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Scotland East Division, located in Livingston, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial department.

The Role

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role involves managing the commercial aspects of each development, including cost management, budget control, and valuations. Typically, assigned sites are complex, due to construction type, pace, or multi-phase/shared infrastructure projects.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor reports to the Managing Surveyor.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Produce draft and start budgets for each site.
2. Generate quarterly valuations and complete material cost exercises.
3. Manage sub-contract payments and final accounts, ensuring approval signatures.
4. Prepare sub-contract orders with proper authorization and documentation.
5. Conduct on-site measurements and assess payments.
6. Participate in meetings with stakeholders, including pre-order, valuation, and project review meetings.
7. Manage on-site sub-contract orders and contractor meetings.
8. Maintain trade specifications.
9. Price customer extras and liaise with sales.
10. Manage the Professional Fees Budget.
11. Assist with material procurement and land appraisals as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar within residential house building.
• Knowledge of cost control systems and valuation reporting.
• Experience with Housing Association contracts is advantageous.

Qualifications and Training

• HND/HNC in Building Studies.
• GCSE Grade C/4+ in English and Maths.
• Current CSCS card or equivalent (desirable).
• RICS membership (desirable).
• BSc in Quantity Surveying (desirable).

Skills and Aptitude

• Strong communication, negotiation, and listening skills.
• Motivated to deliver quality developments.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attention to detail and deadline-oriented.
• IT literate and adaptable to new systems.
• Good administrative skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Working Conditions

• Flexible in duties and hours.
• Office-based with travel within the division.
• Ability to visit development sites as required.
• Role is subject to DBS and pre-employment checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Optional salary sacrifice scheme.
• Annual bonus, pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Access to discounts, ShareSave, Cycle to Work, life assurance, and learning schemes.

Additional Information

Vacancy closing at our discretion if applications are plentiful.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction