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Quantity Surveyor - Volume Housebuilder - Surrey
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We are working alongside one of the UK's leading residential developers, delivering a variety of houses and flats across the country. Due to continued growth, they now seek to appoint an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join their Regional Commercial team in Guildford on a permanent basis. Projects are a combination of mid to high-end traditional build developments ranging from 50 - multiphased to 300-unit schemes with approx. 10 live sites currently.
This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate surveyor looking for a new challenge or an experienced assistant ready to step up. This is a newly created role to help support the continued growth within the region, specifically to help support on 2 new flagship schemes in the Central/East Surrey area.
Your new role
Reporting to a commercial Director and working closely with a senior surveyor, you will be responsible for all commercial activity across 2 new schemes in the Surrey area, both phased traditional build private schemes. You will be supporting the successful delivery of projects from start through to final account. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and the wider Business Unit, you will assist with cost control, procurement, forecasting and financial reporting.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist with procurement, scheduling and quantifying of materials and labour
- Ensure compliance
- Manage subcontractor orders, valuations, variations and payments
- Support WIP, CVR and cash flow forecasting, including cost to complete reporting
- Monitor, control and report cost movements across live developments
- Maintain development budgets within COINS and Bills of Quantities
- Undertake monthly site valuations and attend site meetings as required
- Assist with project budgets and support Business Unit approvals
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure commercial efficiency and project viability
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be comfortable managing multiple sites commercially and have worked with a medium to large housebuilder previous, commercial awareness with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders are key. Good working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC standards and Health & Safety requirements are essential.
You will be fully IT literate, with experience using COINS and Excel highly desirable. A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role is preferred, whether that be as an assistant or intermediate.
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What you'll get in return
A competitive salary (up to 60k) and package including a performance-related bonus alongside excellent career prospects with an extremely well-respected housebuilder. This region in particular have an exceptionally high retention rate and pride themselves on nurturing talent through mentoring and ongoing training/development. The business operates from newly refurbished offices with ample parking and easy access to the M25.
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