Job Description

Title: Quantity Surveyor - Housing

Reports to & role within Project Team:

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, Head of Civils (HoC) daily and ultimately to the Managing Director.

Job Purpose

To support the successful delivery of housing projects by providing a professional quantity surveying service, encompassing procurement and contract management. The service is to be undertaken in accordance with high professional standards and business principles in compliance with regulatory and company procedures and policies.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

All reasonable duties expected of a Quantity Surveyor assisted and monitored by the Site / Project Manager, including the following:

To produce tender quotations for housing construction contracts, giving detailed analysis of the works required and how they are to be carried out by our relevant Site Manager To produce detailed cost plans for housing projects based on available designs and assumptions To arrange and attend pre-tender site meetings with clients requiring tender quotations for housing developments In conjunction with the Project Manager, to arrange site meetings with subcontractors to obtain quotations for subcontracted housing works To obtain competitive prices from various suppliers for all tender quotations to reduce costs for both ourselves and the client Establish and maintain appropriate contract and supplier relationship management Support the delivery of contract administration throughout the housing project lifecycle To liaise with the Project / Site Manager on all buying functions to ensure that the Company is obtaining the best service and value for money at all times To supervise and manage the costs for various housing construction contracts To ensure that all works are carried out to the tender requirements and the budget set out To monitor and record any additional works to the contract via the method of daywork sheets or CVIs (Confirmation of Verbal Instruction), EWNs (Early Warning Notices) which are to be signed by and agreed with the client and our Quantity Surveyor To attend scheduled site meetings with PM, Subcontractors or other interested parties in conjunction with the housing projects To liaise with the Project / Site Manager on the performance of Subcontractors and Suppliers To liaise with the client at all times to keep them informed on how work is progressing and what changes to specification may be required etc. and what the additional costs for this will be To produce monthly valuations for housing construction contracts and submit them to HoC for Authorisation Manage post-contract commercial processes and procedures to deliver key commercial requirements on housing projects. These will include Early Warning and Change Management; Cost Forecasting; Payments; Cost Auditing and agreement of Final Accounts Negotiate and resolve contract claims / disputes and support senior leadership team in the resolution of escalated issues Proactively manage and mitigate commercial and business risk Maintain contract data with a high degree of accuracy to support robust Management Information and Reporting To undertake necessary training as and when required, in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Company requirements

Education, Experience & Training

Our candidate should possess basic training suited to their role and leading towards further education and training to a higher standard. Quantity Surveyors should possess the following training / education:

Degree qualification relevant to quantity surveying Minimum 5+ years experience in quantity surveying within the housing sector Demonstrable experience of managing housing projects of varying scales Minimum 5+ years in the construction industry and clear demonstration of construction knowledge Preferably qualified to ICES or RICS accreditation Relevant Health & Safety Training Certificate (SMSTS or H&S Awareness) CSCS Card for Role and / or other relevant safety training (Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid at Work etc) Attention to detail is essential Excellent communication skills at all levels Able to influence and manage people Strong managerial skills Strong work ethic and desire to be part of a team Strong IT skills and ability to embrace new technology and systems Demonstrable experience in managing commercial aspects of housing developments and residential construction projects Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working Demonstrate a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving Experience in the position or similar role within housing sector Knowledge and experience in the use of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts) A Full driving licence

Package

Area of works:

Housing projects within the United Kingdom

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours:

07.30 hrs - 17.30 hrs, Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday in line with project requirements but this will not be regular)

Salary:

45,000 - 55,000 per year - Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

Car:

Competitive car allowance

Performance Measures:

Success will be measured against KPIs including build quality scores, programme adherence, safety performance, customer satisfaction ratings, and cost management effectiveness.

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CHAMBERS CAPITAL GROUP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

CHAMBERS CAPITAL GROUP values your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

The candidate will be within a 1 hour commute to Tyldesley (Greater Manchester)
Experience:

housebuilding: 5 years (required) Quantity Surveying: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Location:

Tyldesley M29 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CCGQS (housebuilding)Jul25
Expected start date: 01/09/2025