Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter

Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 + £8k car allowance + 15-50% bonus

Sector: New build, residential developments

Start Date: ASAP

The Company:

Our client is the leading volume residential developer in the region with an established reputation within the South West market and beyond. Projects are varied and unique in design across a range of landmark developments across Devon. Quantity Surveyors are office based in a well connected office near the motorway with site visits 1 day per week. Flexible working can be agreed when required also.

Quantity Surveyor - The Role:

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up or existing Quantity Surveyor to join the expanding regional commercial team. You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a new build residential development, working closely with other Quantity Surveyors, reporting to the Commercial Manager. The company benefits from extensive resources, including in house Technical and Architectural teams.

Typical duties & responsibilities:

* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project.

* Prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately

* Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company.

* Agree final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins.

* Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals.

* Maintain control of sub contractor`s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations.

* Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence.

* To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed.

* To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control.

* Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project.

* Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast.

Quantity Surveyor- The Person

* You will have solid experience with a residential developer, or main contractor on residential new build projects

* At least 18 months experience in Quantity Surveying

* Demonstrable experience of delivering residential projects

* Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things

* A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.

* Commutable to the Exeter office 4 days per week.

The Reward:

* Competitive salary

* Company car allowance (6-9k)

* 15-20% bonus

* Company benefits package

* Varied and unique residential developments

* Continued local work within the Exeter area

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