Job Description
We are currently Recruiting for a medium sized residential developer based in Hertfordshire. The company have recently commenced a planned phase of structured growth and are looking to recruit several new staff into the business including a Quantity Surveyor with significant new build residential experience. The company typically complete high spec developments of housing and low rise apartments between 5 to 40 units. They also deliver one off bespoke luxury homes for private clients.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse tenders and contract documents.
- Negotiate ongoing contracts with suppliers and customers.
- Management and reporting of supplier contracts and terms.
- Provide governance on contract approval and execution to ensure deals are closed appropriately.
- Present detailed information on the cost of work on a periodic basis.
- Liaison across all teams in relation to preconstruction feasibility/viability.
- Allocate work to subcontractors.
- Manage the cost of works to ensure that the budget is not exceeded.
- Arrange payments as agreed throughout and at the completion of work.
- Value all completed work and arrange payments accordingly.
- Provide advice on any contractual claims should they arise.
About you:
- A minimum of 2-5 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential sector. Natural leader of people with excellent managerial and motivational skills.
- Proven experience within residential development.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent client relationship skills.
- Ability to communicate at all levels and to build effective networks.
- Experience of reporting to Board and presenting complex information in an accessible manner.
- Excellent computer literacy inclusive of excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
