Quantity Surveyor

Career-Bridge Recruitment are working with a thriving private award-winning house developer who are based in Exeter who are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Exeter. You will be responsible for managing costs relating to residential developments. In this role you will be involved from inception, right through to completion stage. This will be working a 37.5-hour working week, with great work life balance. Duties: * Responsible for managing costs relating to residential developments, with the focus being to minimize costs on projects whilst still achieving the required standards and quality * Budget control, procure subcontractors, arrange valuation reports, and providing support to the commercial and site teams * You will be dedicated to building excellence through efficient and value-based procurement programs * Measurement and valuation of works (on site and from drawings) for Valuations and Variations * Procurement and analysis of sub-contract tender packages. * Assistance with pricing of system-based Bill of Quantities * Evaluating and agreeing variations and instructions * Measurement and valuation of subcontractors work for payments and account purposes * Ensure that payments to sub-contractors are made on time and in accordance with the subcontract agreement * Completing in-house site valuations/CVR’s in line with valuation timetable. * Preparation of Interim and Final development appraisals and budgets. * Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development. What you will need: * Experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor within the housebuilding industry * Construction industry related qualifications. * Ability to priorities workload, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Knowledge of construction material and their application * Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office * Knowledge of COINS an advantage In Return: * Competitive Salary up to £50,000 – £68,000 Car allowance * Life Assurance * Private Medical Insurance (single cover with the option to increase) * 24 days holiday (increasing service up to a maximum of 28 days) * Perks Employee Discount Scheme * Pension scheme