Quantity Surveyor in Leeds

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to assist the Regional Commercial team, delivering the Group Business plan, Commercial objectives, budgets and future growth requirements by being involved in commercial activities; supporting the implementation, control and reporting of all development/build-related expenditure.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with colleagues within the region and across different disciplines with a keen attention to detail and accuracy when conducting the valuation process. The suitable person will be someone who wants to proactively contribute to our mission of changing lives, by building affordable, quality homes, where they are needed, for the people who need them the most. There will also be an element of mentorship in the role, providing support and sharing your knowledge with the junior members of the team, supporting their career as they support your work. This requires a genuine desire to support others, an element of patience, and strong people skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Actively manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flows, cost movements and variations and budgeted financial information at site and plot level as per Group policies and processes.
• Manage the working partnership with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are placed, managed and settled as per Group policies and processes.
• Work closely with the Assistant QS; assisting with their development; ensuring the correct quant and level of works are being delegated and ensuring they are working in accordance with Group policies and procedures.
• Procure all subcontract trades involving other internal departments, in accordance with the Group’s policies and procedures ensuring the best value is obtained and all subcontractor prequalification criteria has been supplied.
• Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme to Contracts Managers and Site Management as required and provide advice and guidance on how build management can take advantage of cost reduction opportunities and mitigate and/or recover cost overruns.
• Actively manage communications with operational interfaces and internal and external stakeholders to achieve the Regional business plan.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A relevant qualification or good experience of Quantity Surveying
• Proficient user of COINS and MS Excel packages
• A good understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
• Good Finance/Commercial awareness & Technical knowledge
• Good knowledge of the Construction Industry
• Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
• Good awareness of codes of practice that impact on commercial matters e.g Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Has energy and drive – able to positively influence others to ensure all commercial budgets, policies and standards are respected and managed.
• Good stakeholder management, with resilience and maturity to balance multiple priorities within a fast-changing and demanding environment
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with site and regional colleagues
• Commercially astute.
• Able to see and promote innovative ideas
• Ability and flexibility to travel sites essential.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car/ car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Healthshield membership
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan
• Highstreet/ Store Discounts
• Development Opportunities