Job Ref: 214984852

Date: 2021-10-22 18:18:06

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Quantity Surveyor Job in Milton Keynes

We have a new opportunity for Quantity Surveyor to join a growing regional 5-Star housebuilder based at their office near Letchworth, working on one of their long-term developments of 650 units in Didcot. Offering a package of up to £50,000 + 10% discretionary bonus, further scope for progression and flexible/remote working. The role would suit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to progress or an existing Quantity Surveyor. Ideally, you will be located between Letchworth and Didcot in Milton Keynes / Aylesbury areas.

They currently deliver 500 units per year and aim to reach 800 units per annum in the next couple of years, delivering 5-Star quality homes across the Southeast. They offer support for candidates who would like to pursue their RICS APC to MRICS status as well as a competitive benefits package. The role will be part site based in Didcot and office based in Letchworth with some flexibility to work remotely.

Role & Responsibilities

– Establish a Subcontractor Register for site/s

– Manage subcontractor tenders

– Arrange and attend sub-contractor meetings and arrange all necessary paperwork

– Produce the building estimate for each site, within 12 weeks of site commencement, in liaison with the Senior Quantity Surveyor

– Ensure all costs known at the time of preparing the estimate are included either as actual amounts or provisions, including current sales values and or estimated costs

– Present final draft to Building Director with analysis to previous estimates

– Analyse, amend and input data in the costing system to compile monthly build cost reviews

– Manage variances and update provisions to accommodate variations/changes so an accurate final cost forecast is prepared

– Manage Subcontractor payments and authorise interim valuations to enable payments to be made by the Accounts Department

– Compile monthly cost reports

– Carry out regular site visits to monitor works completed so valuations/applications can be checked for accuracy

Required Skills & Experience

– 3+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor (the role would suit a competent Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to progress or an existing Quantity Surveyor)

– Experience working for a housebuilder or main contractor with residential housebuilding experience

– Experience in working on developments from pre-contract through to final accounts

– RICS Accredited Degree or equivalent

– UK Driving Licence

What you get back

– Salary of up to £44,000 (could be negotiable)

– Bonus 10 – 12% of Salary (discretionary)

– Car Allowance £5460 or company car

– Fuel card

– Holiday 25 days + Bank Holidays rising to 30 days through years of service

– Pension match scheme up to 10%

– Bi-Annual health screening

– Private medical after 5 years of service

– Remote working

– Flexible Working

– RICS APC support

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Quantity Surveyor Job in Milton Keynes – Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Kelly Job Ref: 12026)

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