Quantity Surveyor

QUANTITY SURVEYOR (HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT)
WEST SUSSEX
Up-to GBP60,000 + CAR / CAR ALLOWANCE + PACKAGE

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected Housing developer based in West Sussex; this developer has been awarded some of the most prestigious awards in the industry and is recognised for building homes of the highest quality. due to continued growth they are looking for a Quantity surveyor to work in a newly created role reporting to the commercial Director.

Responsibilities and accountability's

* Cost management and reporting
* Subcontract procurement / tendering and analysis
* Subcontract orders, payments and variation orders
* Final accounts
* Internal and external valuations
* Site project team meetings
* Client project team meetings
* Monthly cost report meetings
* Subcontractor post tender and pre start minutes
* Costing changes and variations
* Report writing
* Control of Specification's / ER's
* Liaise with all departments within the Company to provide continuous value engineering on each project.
* Cashflow forecasts
* Scope of works
* BOQ's, take off's and budget breakdown
* Training and support other members of the team
* Complying to JCT contact T&C's
* Co-ordinate with build team to deliver each project on time, to budget and in tune with Company standards of quality.

Professional experience

* Experience as a residential QS
* Track record of integrity & reliability
* Excellent Communication, Teamwork & Organisational Skills
* Good IT skills
* Good Technical understanding.
* Able to demonstrate project delivery within a set time frame
* Good management skills & experience
* Good knowledge of construction methods and materials including timber frame and traditional construction methods
* A methodical approach to work
* A clear understanding of Building Regulations and other legal guidelines
* Excellent communication and negotiating skills
* A full valid driving licence is essential

Benefits

* Competitive salary
* Annual holiday allowance 26 days, increasing to 27 after 3 years service and 28 days after 5 years service (plus Bank Holidays)
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Bonus Scheme

To apply for this role please send your current CV or to find out more about this position and have a confidential conversation about your career please call Tom Lilley at Search Brighton.

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