Quantity Surveyor

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Vistry East London at our office in Brentwood, Essex. As our Quantity Surveyor you will report to the Managing Surveyor and work on specific developments in the local area. The main duties will include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments and final account settlement. In addition, the role will require completion of subcontract procurement
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
• BSC Hons Quantity Surveying
• 12months experience at QS level
• Should ideally have worked at a similar level within a Construction or Residential organisation
• Demonstrable strong account management and commercial experience
• Sub-contract Payment recommendation
• Sub-contract Order recommendation
• Interim Valuation submission and Final Account recommendation
• 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
• West London Location

• Sub-contract Procurement and Account Management
• The timely placement of sub-contract orders in line with procurement schedule and commercial parameters and opportunities.
• Regular assessment of work, variation assessment and payment recommendation in line with Sub-contract conditions.
• External Valuations
• Timely submissions in accordance with Contract requirements to maximise profit and cash flow.
• Financial Reporting
• Regular reporting of accurate cost value reconciliations and forecasting.
• Identifying risks and making recommendations as to how risk can be overcome.
• Identifying and exploiting fully opportunities
• Contractual Matters
• Promptly and fully address all contractual matters to protect the Company's position at all times.
• Relationships
• Develop and foster collaborative working relationships with Client, Client Representatives, Supply Chain and internal Teams.
• Ensure the safe working practices are adopted and followed throughout in accordance with current legislation and Group Policy and Procedures
• Regularly review all works in progress, specifically to ensure all health and safety procedures are being followed.

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 and sell 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.