At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering top-notch quantity surveying services and manage subcontract procurement.
- Company: Join untypical, a forward-thinking housebuilder focused on people and the planet.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and innovation in construction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable housing while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in leading commercial teams required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
untypical are a customer focused housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.
Benefits:
- Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Scheme
We have a new opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead our team working from our Central region, based at our office in Solihull on a permanent basis. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will oversee the provision of quantity surveying services within the Commercial department of the Central region, managing a team and reporting into our Commercial Director, ensuring processes are both effective and value‑improving for the business.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the department’s subcontract procurement process, ensuring that buying opportunities are maximised
- Lead and develop a team, including reviews and training provision
- Oversee the department’s subcontract management from first valuation to final account
- Assist the Commercial Director to oversee the production of the Value Cost Reconciliation, cash revenue, and cash expenditure, ensuring that they are delivered to a high level of accuracy
- Liaise with other departments staff to ensure all department deadlines are achieved
- Ensure third party rebate information is collated
- Assist the Commercial Director with the negotiation of new contracts
- Provide support and guidance to the department
- Carry out regular site visits
- Ensure that the opportunity to claim third party rebates are maximised through product specification
- Support the department to achieve a prompt positive resolution of subcontract disputes
Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Experience of leading, supporting and developing a Commercial team
- Excellent knowledge of contract conditions and law within the Construction Industry
- Proven success leading mixed tenure housing development projects
- Ability to read, interpret and understand technical drawings, programmes and specifications alongside practical experience of construction processes and technologies
- Experience of effectively managing key working relationships with other departments to support delivery
- Managing external supply chain partners
- Time management, using experience and knowledge of systems, programmes and supply chain to effectively deliver targets on time
- Experience in impacting how construction technologies and product innovation can be utilised to improve the commercial success of projects
- Working knowledge of project risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance criteria can be managed
- Must demonstrate a high standard of IT skills, proficient in the use of Coins and MS Office – Excel and Word
- Full UK Driving licence
Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers. Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.
Managing Quantity Surveyor employer: untypical
At untypical, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Lead Site Manager in Exeter, you will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that create homes for the community. Our commitment to health and safety, alongside a supportive team environment, makes us an excellent employer for those looking to make a real impact in residential housebuilding.
