Quantity Surveyor

Location: Minster

My client, a growing house builder, are seeking a Quantity Surveyor.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will:

Place contracts for all relevant subcontractor work on their developments

* Prepare subcontract enquiries, send out for pricing and ensure that contracts are placed in line with the build programme

* Produce a detailed trade specific scope of works and qualification notes for all enquiry documentation

* Analyse subcontractor quotes and form a recommendation on who to appoint

* Ensure standard terms and conditions are agreed with all orders/contracts placed

* Manage subcontractor payments

* Process stage payments to subcontractors when due

* Ensure all contra charges are managed

* Carry out checks for UTR status of subcontractors

* Review and process variations in accordance with terms and conditions

Work in partnership with other teams to ensure key dates for the build programme are achieved

* Check drawings to ensure the proposals are practical and commercially viable

* Regularly attend project meetings on site

* Provide cost advice for the sales team

Produce regular reporting

* Compile full cost reports for each development, to include services, materials, sub-contract and prelim costs

Skills and Qualifications

* Strong experience in a similar surveying role within a residential house builder

* Excellent numerical skills with strong attention to detail

* Great team player

* Good communication skills

* Organised and able to work well in a busy team