Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage commercial, cost control and budgeting for residential construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost monitoring
• budget preparation
• database management
• site valuations
• financial forecasting
• client management

Tasks

-Process applications and payments and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department. -Monitor and explain all cost movements within the project valuation. -Review any variations on 3rd Party projects and liaise with Technical Project Manager for approvals. -Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised. -Assist in the preparation of Project Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time. -Attend Pre-Start, Pre-Tender, specification and any other relevant meetings as required. -Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems including Coins and Excel. -Responsibility for processing Contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders and payments, variation orders and day works. -Manage internal and external clients. -Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis. -Ensure that commercial procedures comply with both the TW Commercial Manual and the TW Operating Framework. -Forecast final accounts and prepare and present cost to complete reports. -Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting. -Manage RSL valuations and attend meetings on site. -Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies. -Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the group or external Companies. -Attend site on a regular basis to complete Commercial functions. -Carry out full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings. -Calculate all the prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the funding exercise. -Maintain the development budget both in Coins and BoQ. -Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc. -Create Cost to Completes and ensure Current budget is up to date. -Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness.

Requirements

• building regulations
• nhbc
• health safety
• it
• coins
• business qualification

What You Bring

-Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements. -IT literate (COINS system preferred). -Industry related business qualification.

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About Taylor Wimpey

-One of the UK's leading residential developers, specializing in the construction and sale of new homes across the country, with operations across 22 regional businesses. -With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the British housing market. -Offers a diverse range of properties, from compact apartments to spacious family homes, catering to various budgets and lifestyle needs. -Innovative schemes such as the 'Own New Rate Reducer' provide competitive mortgage rates for both first-time buyers and existing homeowners, simplifying the path to purchasing a new home. -Operations extend beyond mere construction, encompassing land acquisition, planning, and development of entire neighborhoods, contributing to local infrastructure and amenities.

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