Quantity Surveyor - New build HA schemes
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£80,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Quantity Surveyor involves leading the commercial management of residential developments, particularly in the affordable housing sector. The successful candidate will manage various projects, prepare contracts, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. This position is within a well-established housebuilding contractor that is expanding its portfolio in the West Kent area. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with main contractors and a strong background in cost control and project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare BOQs, PPQs, and JCT 2024 contracts.
- Manage monthly applications and issue purchase orders.
- Deliver comprehensive reporting to the Commercial Manager.
- Present CVRs to the board alongside the project team.
- Provide contractual support to the site team.
- Ensure contractual obligations are met throughout the build.
- Manage schemes independently within the larger commercial team.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a senior surveyor with main contractors.
- Strong cost control and commercial awareness skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS accreditation.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience on residential schemes valued between £5m and £15m.
Salary (Rate): £80,000.00 yearly
City: Sevenoaks
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Your new company Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on impactful residential developments? Join a well-established and respected housebuilding contractor entering an exciting phase of planned expansion, with a strategic focus on delivering high-quality new-build social housing projects across the region.With a strong legacy in residential construction, the organisation has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and community-focused development. With a growing portfolio particularly within the affordable and social housing sector, they are seeking a talented Senior QS to join the Surveying team of 4. There are several upcoming projects all in the West Kent area, ranging from a 20 - 50-unit mixture of houses and flats - All Ha/partnership schemes.
Your new role You will play a key role in the commercial management of projects. You will be responsible for preparing BOQs, PPQs, and JCT 2024 contracts, managing monthly applications, issuing purchase orders, and delivering comprehensive reporting to the Commercial Manager. You'll present CVRs to the board alongside the project team, provide contractual support to the site team, and ensure contractual obligations are met throughout the build. You will manage your schemes independently but site within the larger commercial team.
What you'll need to succeed You will be a senior surveyor with previous experience of working for a main contractor overseeing HA schemes. You will have strong cost control, commercial awareness skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam and hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a RICS accreditation. a minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor on residential schemes valued between £5m and £15m is highly desirable
What you'll get in return A competitive salary and package including performance-related bonus
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