Senior Quantity Surveyor

Basildon  |  Up to £75,000  |  Permanent Full Time  |  Ref:

ACR are working with a rapidly expanding, high quality housebuilder to recruit for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based from their Eastern office in Basildon.

From this region you will be working on two traditional build projects based in Haverhill and Silver End. This company have very agile working that allow you to be based from home most days during the week therefore you will not have to travel each day.

The role will report to the Commercial Manager and form a key component of the commercial team with genuine scope for progression as the region continues to grow.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

  • With assistance from Commercial Manager / Chief Quantity Surveyor, prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial, Head of Construction and Head of Customer Services
  • Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued
  • Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received
  • Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked
  • Issue payless notices for differences between applied and certified amounts within the relevant timelines
  • Draft budget estimate summary for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial
  • Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system
  • Value site works on valuation system
  • Prepare sub-contract accruals
  • Build the BES by entering all relevant data into the system including Infrastructure, Development, Siteworks and Preliminaries
  • Prepare Cost Value Comparison (Profit & Loss) notes on VCR report

 

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Calm, understanding and empathetic approach to situations
  • Team orientated, enthusiastic, willing to learn and develop within a fast moving department
  • Flexible approach to dealing with issues and challenges
  • Good level of interpersonal skills
  • Literature in the use of IT
  • Self-motivated and able to plan and organise effectively to meet tight timescales
  • Analytical, numerate and able to undertake the basic principles of Quantity Surveying
  • Resilient in the face of challenging situations and deadlines
  • Possess an understanding of the fundamentals and processes required to develop a housing
    development
  • Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met

Benefits include:

 

  • Agile working from home
  • Bonus scheme
  • Car allowance
  • Healthcare benefits

 

If you would like to register your interest, please contact the ACR team on 01279 874 400

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