Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview In a Nutshell…We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects.

You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company.

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 / HND in Surveying or equivalent

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor working within a residential house builder Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotionA good understanding or building regulations and legal obligationsA good knowledge or construction methods and materials

Strong mathematical and IT ability

Ability to assess and analyse information

Good business sense

Good understanding of budget management

Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role…Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development

Collaborate with Land, Technical, Development and Construction teams, attending project and design meetings to provide commercial input and identify cost risks and opportunities.

Review contract documentation, drawings and programme requirements to identify errors, omissions, risks, delays, extensions of time, loss and expense events, and potential cost impacts.

Manage the tendering and procurement process, including preparing tender documentation, evaluating submissions, completing CV1/CV2 approvals, conducting adjudications and ensuring compliance with Group policy and best practice.

Negotiate, place and administer subcontract orders, including pre-order meetings, contractual documentation, subcontractor due diligence and approval processes.

Manage variations, sales extras, site instructions and development changes, ensuring accurate valuation, approval, reporting and cost recovery.

Prepare, monitor and control development budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow, identifying risks, opportunities and areas of overspend.

Produce and present commercial and financial reporting, including CVRs, valuations, liability reports, margin analysis, cost-to-complete forecasts, turnover forecasts and site-specific commercial reviews.

Assess, value and certify subcontractor payments, variations, retentions and final accounts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and relevant legislation.

Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems, including orders, valuations, reserves, forecasts, payment schedules and project administration within company systems.

Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance, supporting dispute resolution, claims management and commercial risk mitigation.

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