Quantity Surveyor

Your new company
Working for the regional office of this recognised House Builder, the company take the development from land acquisition through to sale. They work on small housing developments from 10 unit builds, up to larger developments that can include estate developments from 80 - 350 unit builds and can have 3-4 large developments running at any one time. They currently build 900 units per year.

As part of their growth, they are now looking to add a Quantity Surveyor to their sizeable commercial team, you will form part of a team of 7 surveyors and be part of a 15+ commercial division. You will report in to a Director and have oversight of 4 projects almost immediately.

They operate a promote from within mentality, where promotion is recognised by achievement not time served. The recent promotion of the Director is testament to this, so you will have the ideal opportunity to be in control of your career.

Your new role
The role of the Quantity Surveyor will be to work within the commercial team, the main purpose of the role would include; overseeing the commercial management of various small and large housing projects, accurately report the financial and contractual situation of the suppliers responsible for, measure and assess the work undertaken and then submit detailed, accurate and timely applications for payment including final accounts, take timely and proper action (e.g., notices) in accordance with the contract. Assist with preparation of contractual claims, contribute to the set up and review of the project risk register, and financial and contractual needs of a contract are fully met in line with the required standards and time constraints

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have proven experience within a Quantity Surveyor role, ideally within a house building or developer environment, you will also need to have a HND/HNC in Surveying or equivalent but ideally a degree.

What you'll get in return
In return as the Quantity Surveyor, you can expect a salary of up to £60k plus a car/car allowance, bonus scheme, holiday + bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, sick pay, private medical insurance as well as other tailored benefits.

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 Andrew Dique now on 020 8464 6678. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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