Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview In a Nutshell…We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Cheltenham office. As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality.

This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees

Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays2 Volunteering days per annum

Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice

Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Share save and share incentive schemes

Christmas company shutdown

Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityHNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent

Experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer

Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills

Strong mathematical ability

Ability to assess and analyse information

Good business sense

Good understanding of budget management

Negotiating and networking skillsCOINs user experience

Enthusiasm Flexibility Able  to work within a busy team and under pressure

Good team working skills

Accurate with an eye for detailA methodical approach

Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itHND or higher qualification

Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS preferable or working towards such qualification

National House builder experience

Different methods of construction i.e. Timber Frame More about the Quantity Surveyor role…Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication

Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings

Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise

Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes

Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors

Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required

Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget

Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage…