Overview

In a Nutshell… We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding Thames Valley, at our Reading office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to New build Residential Developments. You will focus to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Agile working arrangements possible for this role
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
• Free private healthcare from your start date
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 3 x your annual salary
• Sharesave scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - up to £3000
• Support with a professional membership
• Denplan, areas of cost savings whilst projects are live
• Liaise with all other Departments to ensure cost effective delivery of the Regions budgeted output

About us

Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships. With a wide range of skills, experience, and backgrounds - we have come together to live our values of Integrity, Caring and Quality. We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career. Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider GymFlex and many more…

What we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Degree in Surveying, Building or similar
• Candidates will have experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer, specifically on new build developments
• At least 5 years' experience working within a residential house builder
• A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system
• Candidates should have excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
• Desirable - A member of or working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role

• Completion of Subcontract orders and variations
• Collating and issuing tender packs for sub-contractor work packages
• Negotiation and analysis of Sub contractor work packages
• Subcontract payments, variations, and final accounts
• Dealing with HA Accounts and submitting payment applications
• Creating Cost Plan - Site Start Budgets in line with procedures
• Dealing with Customer extra payments and orders
• Completing Bi-Monthly CVRS and cost reporting
• Liaising and producing tracking reports on Fees and Prelims
• Attending site project meetings - Monthly - Onsite
• Controlling the Commercial Function of the developments at PRMs
• Producing Scope of Works for Subcontract Packages
• Working closely with the Buyers to incorporate orders within to Site Start Budgets and CVR
• Producing tender analysis for subcontract work packages
• Cost reporting and budget control
• The successful candidate will report to all senior members of the commercial department
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Quantity Assurance Procedures and Health & Safety Policy