Quantity Surveyor

Description

• Preparing tender documents including bills of quantities and schedules of work to ensure that YHG has a robust pricing framework when tendering for responsive, cyclical, voids and planned investment work
• Liaise with Finance Teams to ensure a smooth and timely capitalisation process on a monthly basis
• Managing a designated budget ensuring that value for money is achieved in all circumstances through the monitoring and control of expenditure and the early identification of any financial irregularity or risk to delivery
• Manage the financial contractual arrangements with internal and external contractors, including the calculation of monthly payments/ accruals, preparation of interim and final accounts with contractors, suppliers and consultants in line with good practice, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
• Monitor expenditure, including cash flow forecasts, financial statements and associated performance information, update all live orders ensuring all works are progressed to financial completion, review and process contractor payments, in line with agreed contractual terms
• Assessing and settling contractor’s claims throughout the contracts; agreeing final accounts with contractors & suppliers and issuing Final Account Certificate(s)

Requirements

• Able to ensure compliant with KPI targets, Health and Safety requirements and environmental management standards
• Membership of a professional body such as CIOB or RICS is desired
• Proven record in the procurement and commercial delivery of construction contracts, ideally within housing
• 5+ years’ experience in contract administration and commercial management, with knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts
• Strong knowledge of current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice and Building Regulations
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to monitor budgets, manage risk and provide accurate forecast
• Resilient, performance focused and comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder, regulated environment
• Skilled in producing clear reports to support effective decision making
• Minimum HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and all levels
• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related subject is highly desirable
• Experience in commercial management of property-related contracts, including dispute resolution

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• In addition, all permanent and fixed-term employees receive a generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family.
• Flexible working
• Up to 8% contributory pension

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance