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Quantity Surveyor
October 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor Job in Milton Keynes
We have a new opportunity for Quantity Surveyor to join a growing regional 5-Star housebuilder based at their office near Letchworth, working on one of their long-term developments of 650 units in Didcot. Offering a package of up to £50,000 + 10% discretionary bonus, further scope for progression and flexible/remote working. The role would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress or an existing Quantity Surveyor. Ideally, you will be located between Letchworth and Didcot in Milton Keynes / Aylesbury areas.
They currently deliver 500 units per year and aim to reach 800 units per annum in the next couple of years, delivering 5-Star quality homes across the Southeast. They offer support for candidates who would like to pursue their RICS APC to MRICS status as well as a competitive benefits package. The role will be part site based in Didcot and office based in Letchworth with some flexibility to work remotely.
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish a Subcontractor Register for site/s
- Manage subcontractor tenders
- Arrange and attend sub-contractor meetings and arrange all necessary paperwork
- Produce the building estimate for each site, within 12 weeks of site commencement, in liaison with the Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Ensure all costs known at the time of preparing the estimate are included either as actual amounts or provisions, including current sales values and or estimated costs
- Present final draft to Building Director with analysis to previous estimates
- Analyse, amend and input data in the costing system to compile monthly build cost reviews
- Manage variances and update provisions to accommodate variations/changes so an accurate final cost forecast is prepared
- Manage Subcontractor payments and authorise interim valuations to enable payments to be made by the Accounts Department
- Compile monthly cost reports
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor works completed so valuations/applications can be checked for accuracy
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor (the role would suit a competent Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to progress or an existing Quantity Surveyor)
- Experience working for a housebuilder or main contractor with residential housebuilding experience
- Experience in working on developments from pre-contract through to final accounts
- RICS Accredited Degree or equivalent
- UK Driving Licence
What you get back
- Salary of up to £44,000 (could be negotiable)
- Bonus 10 - 12% of Salary (discretionary)
- Car Allowance £5460 or company car
- Fuel card
- Holiday 25 days + Bank Holidays rising to 30 days through years of service
- Pension match scheme up to 10%
- Bi-Annual health screening
- Private medical after 5 years of service
- Remote working
- Flexible Working
- RICS APC support
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Quantity Surveyor Job in Milton Keynes - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Kelly Job Ref: 12026)