Your new company

A leading UK housebuilder, this company is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes nationwide. They embrace a partnership-led approach to creating sustainable housing, spanning both affordable and private sectors. With a strong ethos of doing the right thing. They hold industry accolades for customer satisfaction, workplace culture, and environmental responsibility, reflecting their dedication to innovation and meaningful impact.

Your new role

They are now looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Peterborough. In this role, you will oversee all cost management aspects of various projects, ensuring optimal value for money while maintaining high standards and quality. Responsibilities include procurement, subcontract management including contract administration, monthly payments, and final account settlements, while focusing on cost minimisation and margin enhancement.

• Collaborate with various departments to provide cost-related advice in design meetings.
• Participate in development, contract pre-start, and subcontract package review meetings.
• Review contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, and potential cost concerns.
• Assist in tender preparation, including proposed tender lists and procurement programme updates.
• Distribute design information, manage tender documentation, and conduct subcontractor assessments.
• Conduct construction cost analysis, evaluate quotations, and request additional information.
• Assess site staffing levels and build programmes to determine preliminary costs and budgets.
• Organise and facilitate budget settlement meetings with support from the Commercial team.
• Develop stage payment schedules to aid in project financing.
• Oversee pre-order meetings, ensuring Health & Safety compliance and finalising contract documentation.
• Manage subcontractor orders, including interviews, reference checks, and budget negotiations.
• Issue variation orders, update contract drawings, and provide cost analysis for project modifications.
• Track and reconcile contract costs, including subcontract works, material orders, and running costs.
• Process subcontractor payments, authorising transactions and negotiating final accounts.
• Prepare valuation documents for external assessments, including payment schedules.
• Maintain the RAMS schedule and ensure distribution to relevant teams.
• Provide cost advice on post-completion defects in coordination with Customer Service.
• Attend site meetings, project team discussions, and subcontractor reviews as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• HND or higher qualification

• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS is preferable or working towards such a qualification.

• House builder experience
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees

• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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