About the role: My client is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join their established Commercial department in Essex. They currently have two projects, one has 73 private and exclusive newly built homes and the other which is a collection of 1 to 5 bedroom homes which phase one will be starting in the near future.
About the Responsibilities:
- Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour.
- Ensure that Commercial Department procedures comply with both the TW Commercial Manual and the TW Operating Framework.
- Negotiate and place orders for labour and material sub-contractors, labour only contractors and material suppliers on a competitive tender basis to ensure the business output is delivered on programme and within budget
- Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness.
- Commercial Management
- Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting.
- Complete Land Purchases exercises hopefully seeing the site from cradle to grave.
- Calculate all the prime costs on developments within the business, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the land purchase exercise. Prime costs to include but not restricted to dwelling structures, professional fees, site abnormal and infrastructure costs.
About the requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- A strong knowledge and appreciation of UK building regulations, NHBC and health and safety requirements within the industry
- Experience managing both internal and external clients in a commercial environment and an ability to build lasting and meaningful relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Industry related business qualifications.
- Strong knowledge and experience of relevant IT systems and experience with MS Office
