Quantity Surveyor

Surveyor/ Estimator
Residential House Builder
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
£60k - £75k
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The Company:

Initially began building new homes around Bedfordshire in the 1930's, since enjoying a long-standing reputation in the construction industry for combining local craftsmanship with modern technology in the various types of homes they build.

Today, with over 50+ years of industry experience and a highly skilled & qualified team of experts, our client continues to provide quality new homes and commercial places to work in and around Hertfordshire, North London and the Northern Home Counties.

Based between Stevenage and Hitchin, they have built a strong reputation for acquiring a wide range of unique and sought after sites in the local and wider areas. An impressive outfit, fully committed to a policy of continual improvement in design, construction and specification, to provide high quality residential and commercial properties for potential purchasers and tenants to be very proud of.

The Role - General Overview:

To carry out general Surveying & Preconstruction duties on various residential sites, to include the preparation of budgets, estimates and sub-contract enquiries and the measurement and valuation of interim and final accounts.

Reporting to the Construction Director and annual review with Managing Director. Office based role from Hertfordshire head office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To carry out Surveying/ Estimating duties on residential sites to include:

• Prepare tender and contract documents, as agreed with the Construction Director.
• Prepare and analyse costings for tenders.
• Chair pre-order meetings with sub-contractors and Site Teams.
• Produce and issue orders for work to sub-contractors.
• Prepare budgets for all aspects of project construction.
• Value completed work and arrange payments.
• Present monthly Cost variance performance to the Construction Director.
• Make regular visit to sites to ensure costs are controlled, subcontractors are managed and quality is upheld.
• Pro-actively manage sub-contractor accounts.
• Procure new sub-contractors for tender opportunities.
• Perform cost control for risk and value management.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Provide advice on contractual claims.
• Undertake cost analysis for ad hoc repair and maintenance project work.
• Support land acquisitions by providing cost information and risk analysis.
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Liaise with clients relating to Housing Association matters and attend their meetings.
• Co-ordinate with the Sales Manager to ensure that appropriate support is given to achieving sales targets.
• Ensure that the delivery and maintenance of the show areas are given appropriate attention in accordance with the requirement of the Sales Manager.

General Responsibilities/ Other Duties:

• Health & Safety - Comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 & fulfil all duties in accordance with the Company s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Undertake such additional duties or projects as the management may determine from time to
  time, after consultation with team members.

On Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Monthly car allowance + business mileage
• Private Healthcare
• Generous Pension Contributions
• 22 days Holiday + BH (additional week at Xmas time - Directors Disc)
• Working hours generally between 8:30am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor (ideally with exposure to Estimating & Precon) and interested in proudly working for a reputable, stable and supportive business APPLY NOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLISTING!

For further information regarding this rare opportunity - contact the head of Recruitment for further information.

Good Luck