Senior Quantity Surveyor - Barratt Bristol

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic Commercial team in South West England. This role is pivotal in managing costs for large construction sites while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. You will lead cost control procedures, mentor junior staff, and contribute to design efforts within budget constraints. The company fosters a hybrid working environment and is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering competitive salaries and a range of benefits. If you have a passion for quality in construction and a drive for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

Private Medical Schemes

Annual Health Assessments

Flexible Benefits

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or in a similar role.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs for large sites and oversee budgets and valuations.
• Mentor subordinates and contribute to value engineering efforts.

Skills

Cost Control

Budget Management

Quantity Surveying

Dispute Resolution

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

HND qualification or higher

Tools

IT Systems and Software

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Barratt Bristol, South West England

Location: South West England, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 06e4e0595b46

Job Views: 8

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

What you'll be doing?

The Commercial team deals with everything related to cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement, and material buying.

With a focus on material choice, cost, customer satisfaction, and sales, our Commercial team—comprising Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Material Buyers—aims to deliver high-quality homes at the best possible cost. This role involves managing costs for large sites, overseeing budgets, valuations, sub-contractor procedures, and ensuring compliance with policies. You will also mentor subordinates and contribute to value engineering.

You will be responsible for:

1. Maintaining all cost control procedures within group guidelines
2. Compiling weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
3. Staying updated on new materials, construction methods, regulations, and NHBC requirements
4. Training and mentoring subordinates
5. Controlling budgets and valuations, ensuring cost and value reconciliation
6. Managing commercial tasks on large sites (over 200 units)
7. Contributing to design within budget constraints
8. Preparing site start budgets and liaising with departments
9. Leading value engineering efforts
10. Managing cost overruns and maintaining budget control
11. Preparing accurate site development costs
12. Analyzing costs and cash flow
13. Preparing tenders and procuring subcontractors and materials
14. Evaluating and approving variations and instructions
15. Liaising with site personnel and subcontractors to maximize productivity
16. Attending project meetings and presenting commercial positions
17. Controlling all commercial aspects related to the RSL
18. Ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations
19. Performing any other duties as assigned by the Commercial Manager

What you'll need:

To succeed, you should have:

1. HND qualification or higher with a valid CSCS card
2. Proven experience in a similar role or as a Quantity Surveyor
3. Understanding of current market conditions and rates
4. Ability to control costs and ensure live cost certainty
5. Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
6. Methodical, organized, and high standards of work
7. Proficiency with relevant IT systems and software
8. Clear communication skills and ability to work under pressure
9. Experience in dispute resolution and problem-solving
10. Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
12. Extensive experience in house building industry discipline
13. Knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC, and Health & Safety standards
14. Team-oriented attitude and supportiveness toward colleagues

Our Company and Benefits

We are a nationally recognized 5-star housebuilder, committed to high-quality homes and customer satisfaction. We offer tailored opportunities for various career stages and a hybrid working environment, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.

Our inclusive culture supports diversity and equal opportunity. We offer competitive salaries, bonus schemes, company cars or allowances, private medical schemes, annual health assessments, holiday entitlements, flexible benefits, and family-friendly policies.