Quantity Surveyor Estimator About Wheatley plc Wheatley plc is a long-established private housebuilding and commercial developer.
We have over ninety years of industry experience and a highly qualified team of experts.
We continue to provide quality new homes and places to work in and around Hertfordshire, North London and the Northern Home Counties.
Based in Letchworth Garden City, we have built a strong reputation for acquiring a wide range of unique and sought after sites in the local and wider area.
We are committed to a policy of continual improvement in design, construction and specification, to provide high quality residential and commercial properties for our purchasers and tenants to be proud of.
Quantity Surveyor Estimator duties and responsibilities.
To carry out surveying duties on residential sites to include: Prepare tender and contract documents, as agreed with the Construction Director; Prepare and analyse costings for tenders; Chair pre-order meetings with sub-contractors and Site Teams; Produce and issue orders for work to sub-contractors; Prepare budgets for all aspects of project construction; Value completed work and arrange payments; Present monthly Cost variance performance to the Construction Director; Make regular visit to sites to ensure costs are controlled, subcontractors are managed and quality is upheld; Pro-actively manage sub-contractor accounts; Procure new sub-contractors for tender opportunities; Perform cost control for risk and value management; Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks; Provide advice on contractual claims; Undertake cost analysis for ad hoc repair and maintenance project work; Support land acquisitions by providing cost information and risk analysis; Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports; Understand the implications of health and safety regulations; Represent the company in a professional manner at all times; Liaise with clients relating to Housing Association matters and attend their meetings; Co-ordinate with the Sales Manager to ensure that appropriate support is given to achieving the companys sales targets; Ensure that the delivery and maintenance of the show areas are given appropriate attention in accordance with the requirement of the Sales Manager.
In return, what we would like from you... A strong work ethic to contribute to our team.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related.
Professional Membership such as RICS (highly desirable).
A confident communicator, with strong negotiation skills.
Excellent geographical knowledge, living within an hour of Letchworth.
A commitment to work as required to meet the needs of the business.
We offer...
Annual Leave Enjoy a minimum of 22 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays and Christmas allowance.
Pension with Aviva Eligible employees are auto-enrolled.
You contribute 4%, we contribute 8.5%.
Salary Competitive salary.
Company Car Company car or car allowance and business mileage.
Private Healthcare BUPA health cover is provided.
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