We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor/Estimator in the North East of England due to continued business growth in that region. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to move into a well-respected and diverse organisation.
At Lovell we work with local authorities and housing associations to create sustainable communities and leave a positive legacy wherever we work. We develop new housing, construct and create homes for rent, shared ownership and open market sale. Lovell’s expertise is creating large-scale and social renewal throughout the country.
Responsibilities:
- Effective commercial control of all allocated projects/developments including provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the Surveying timetable, in particular PPR’s, all elemental reconciliations , cash flow forecasts, etc
- Effective cash management, including the pursuit of timely Applications/Certification/Invoices/internal notices and receipts, careful administration of subcontractor accounts, at all times being cognisant of the need to cultivate effective/longstanding relationships and promote dispute avoidance.
- Ensuring, in conjunction with the Managing Surveyor, that payments/notices are effected in accordance with the Sub-Contract and Construction Act and in particular, ensure any commercial threats to projects are identified swiftly and communicated to the Managing Surveyor.
- Contract Administration – attending monthly project and client meetings and ensuring that surveying information and cost advice is provided in an accurate and proficient manner.
- Timely production of the main Subcontract final accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to facilitate the optimum result, evaluation of all variations and loss or expense issues.
- Deliver a consistent provision of timely and accurate estimates, pre-acquisition studies, utilising a computerised estimating system. (C21)
- Ensure accurate and timely subcontract enquires are used in the formulation of bids, thorough requisition of exclusions/conditions within enquires and resolve all issues prior to adjudication.
- Maintain an updated cost base by regular review of market prices with post contract terms.
Interested?
If you would like to join a fast paced enthusiastic team in delivering high quality homes then please APPLY below. We look forward to reading your application with interest.
Lovell is part of the Morgan Sindall group of companies and the salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with that of a large and successful construction and regeneration business.