We are currently recruiting for x4 Senior Quantity Surveyors on behalf of our client, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned housebuilders.

Reporting to the Chief Quantity surveyor and Commercial manager, you will implement the control and reporting of all development/build-related expenditure to meet the Region’s business plan and future growth requirements. They currently have requirements in West Yorkshire, East Midlands, North East and Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of the regional business by positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operating effectiveness of the business.
• Manage build costs, cash flows and budget financial information as per Group policies and processes.
• Ensure Group policies and processes are followed and reported fully on all development/ build-related expenditure adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives of the Region.
• Manage the working partnerships with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are placed, managed and settled as per Group policies and processes.
• Engage fully in the process of determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales.
• Assist in the production of comprehensive Commercial reports / estimates for inclusion in Land Appraisals.
• Achieve the payment and PFA reporting timetable.
• Actively manage communications and operational interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the Regional business plan.
• Authorise and commit expenditure on the COINS system up to the Group approval limit.
• Produce key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the commercial function.
• Ensure that the Company maximises its compliance with Group product, specification and deals.

Qualifications and technical skills

• A relevant qualification or good experience of Quantity Surveying
• A good understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build.
• Good Finance / Commercial awareness &Technical knowledge
• Good knowledge of the Construction Industry
• Good Knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
• Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations

For more information or to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Louise Greenhalgh on <phone number removed> or email me on <email address removed>