Quantity Surveyor (New Build Housing)

CV-Library

£45,000–£49,000 a year

Leicester

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This quantity surveyor role manages site budgets and costs for new build housing developments from inception through to completion. The work involves preparing monthly valuations, processing subcontractor payments, and conducting tender analysis to ensure projects remain within budget.

Non-negotiable

Previous experience in a similar position working on residential projects within the new build housing sector is requir…

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • CSCS card

    Can be obtained

  • Residential project experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Self-motivation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Organisational skills

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Eque 2 Housebuilding

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • COINS

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Your day-to-day

  • Manage site budgets and costs

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Prepare monthly site valuations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Process subcontractor payments

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Conduct tender analysis

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage procurement documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Facilitate pre-order meetings

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Full job description (from employer)⌄

GBR Recruitment are working in close partnership with a well established progressive new build housing developer recruiting for an experienced new build housing Quantity Surveyor (non chartered) to with managing multiple new build site budgets & costs, from the initial site inception stage right through to full build completion preparing accurate monthly site valuations (CVR's) covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people centric business who believe in developing their employees further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere. Overview of the Role: To assist with managing multiple sites from inception to completion Effectively assisting in the management of all site budgets & costs for multiple sites Assisting with the preparation of accurate monthly site valuations (CVR’s) Daily Duties: Weekly & fortnightly payments of direct & subcontractor labour only trades Analyse sub-contractor invoices/applications Monthly sub-contractor payments Keep Payment Record Sheets up-to-date following completion of each payment run Prepare monthly cost / value reconciliations Prepare sub-contractor procurement tender list for sign off by QSM & Operations /Production Directors Prepare tender documents/packs and send out to the relevant sub-contractors Analyse tenders upon return Undertake tender analysis by evaluating tenders and comparing the prices against each other, previous developments, and the site budget Carry out pre-order meetings with sub-contractors Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required: Previous experience of Eque 2 Housebuilding or COINS software is desirable but not a must have Bsc Hons Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction related degree Excellent written and verbal communication skills Hold a valid and appropriate CSCS card or commit to obtaining one Previous experience in a similar position working on residential projects within the new build housing sector is a must Must be self-motivated and very organised with the ability to operate efficiently with minimal supervision Employee Benefits: Fantastic Employee Benefits Package discussed at interview (one of the best) Interviews to take place immediately for the right calibre applicant/s

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