Quantity Surveyor – Barratt Homes Jobs Coalville

Overview

Position Title: Quantity Surveyor

Company: Barratt Developments plc

Location: Coalville, UK

Job Description

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2009 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all cost control procedures, and working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
• Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required. Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practise and NHBC requirements
• Be responsible for all cost control procedures, including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation
• Contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values
• Compile Site Start budget, liaising with all Departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and Sales to start marketing
• Lead the value engineering, including updating Group and Regional site review documents, to ensure we achieve best value
• Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levels
• Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development
• Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available
• Prepare tenders and procure sub-contractors, goods and materials, using Group Procedures
• Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval

Requirements:

• Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
• Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
• Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainly
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
• Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
• Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software
• Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues
• Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships