Senior Quantity Surveyor

HARRON HOMES LIMITED; Morley; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to enhance profitability through effective procurement and cost management. This role involves overseeing the entire development process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, particularly in house building, and possess excellent communication and numeracy skills. With full training and ongoing support provided, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment while enjoying competitive benefits, including a car allowance and annual bonus.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Competitive car or car allowance

Life Assurance

Annual Bonus

25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably in house building.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and cost planning to ensure profitability.
• Compile site budgets and manage contractor payments effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Commercial Awareness

Time Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent

HND or Degree qualification

Job description

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Key Purpose of Role - Senior Quantity Surveyor

To deliver profitability for the company through procurement, cost planning, control, and general commercial input throughout the development process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. To understand, implement, and adhere to the company’s Health and Safety policy and strategy.

Key Duties / Responsibilities - Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Increase Trade Contractor Base by identifying new partners, improving relationships, and resolving issues with existing Trade Contractors.
• All-Risk Procurement: Tender for ‘all-risk’ Road, Sewers, and Plot works; perform measurement ‘Take-Offs’ for all Brickwork and Joinery labour works.
• Cost Management and Reporting: Compile and present site start budgets, create subcontract tender comparisons, compile accurate costs for valuations, manage trade contractor payments, and agree variation values.
• Cost Control: Attend site visits, re-measure work on site, raise orders with documentation prior to management sign-off.

Qualifications

ONC, HNC (or equivalent) or qualified by experience. HND or Degree qualification is desirable.

Experience

Construction industry experience, preferably in a house building environment.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work remotely
• Good communication and influencing skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Ability to read and understand specifications and architectural drawings
• Commercial awareness and good time management skills

Personal Attributes

• Good negotiator, excellent communicator, highly motivated, and resilient

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support
• Competitive car or car allowance
• Life Assurance
• Annual Bonus
• 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction