Quantity Surveyor

We have a great opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at various sites covering Devon and Cornwall. As our Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for the commercial delivery of mixed tenure residential schemes in the South West Region. You will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of JCT and bespoke contracts and possess a strong appreciation of project processes and design and risk management. You will have experience of successfully delivering major affordable housing and contracting schemes with values in excess of GBP5m. You will have worked in a similar level role for a main contractor or developer within the region.
We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Should ideally have worked at a similar level within a Construction organisation for at least five years.
• Demonstrable strong account management and commercial experience.
• Strong team player, with the entrepreneurial ability to operate and excel in a changing on- site environment.
• Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation / communication skills
• Degree qualified preferable.
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS preferable or working towards such qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience working within the construction industry

More about the Quantity Surveyor role

• Strive to optimise the profitability of the Contracts/Developments.
• Ensure that the Contracts achieve the optimum cashflow position.
• Completion and compliance with required contract documentation including Performance Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees and Warranties.
• Ensure that all contract documentation and sub-contract documentation is completed and forwarded to the Department Head / MQS for authorisation and storage.
• Compliance with Commercial and Company procedures through the Business Management System.
• Presenting and agreeing the external valuation with the Client's Representative.
• Pricing and agreeing variations with the Client's Representative.
• Prepare and manage key and large risk subcontract accounts from inception to final accounts.
• Subcontract procurement strategy and implementation.
• Ensure the procurement of sub-contractors is in line with the Vistry Business Management System and that the packages cover the scope of the works.
• Check and ensure compliance and issuing of timely Payment and Pay less notices to Subcontractors.
• Control, monitor and improve commercial processes and deliver the objectives and targets for the Contract teams.
• Preparing monthly CVR & VCA reports for presentation to the Business Unit Management.
• Monitoring risk and opportunity schedules and managing risk from Commencement to Completion.
• Provide input and cost and value engineering advice throughout the design life of the scheme and attend design team meetings.
• Ensure a proactive approach to dispute avoidance.
• Ensure company health and safety standards and procedures are followed throughout the team.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.
We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.
Benefits
Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.