Quantity Surveyor
The Orchard, Purston Jaglin, Wakefield
Quantity Surveyor
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The Orchard, Purston Jaglin, Wakefield
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: d2601602b9ca42d99aef66b1c3e41c43
Location ref: Purston Jaglin, Wakefield
Full Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has recently progressed from an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position into a Quantity Surveyor role and is looking to further develop their commercial experience within a housebuilding environment. Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams, you will take responsibility for supporting the financial management of residential developments, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are delivered within budget.,
- Assist with the commercial management of residential developments from inception through to completion.
- Prepare and monitor budgets, cost plans and financial forecasts.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier packages, including procurement, tendering and negotiations.
- Review and agree subcontractor valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Monitor project costs, identifying potential savings and commercial risks.
- Assist with cost reporting and cash flow forecasting.
- Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
- Ensure accurate commercial records and documentation are maintained.
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with some exposure to housebuilding. - Understanding of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of construction costs.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
- Confident communicating with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
- Proactive, commercially minded and keen to take on additional responsibility.
- Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification would be beneficial.