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Linsco are now recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee developments within the Midlands region for a reputable client of ours.

You will need to conduct comprehensive commercial management and oversight of a number of designated developments, implementing robust control and reporting of all development/build-related expenditure in line with site budgets and programmes and cash control requirements to meet the region's business plan and future growth requirements.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, your role will be to proactively collaborate with commercial team members and colleagues from different disciplines to contribute to a shared approach to building homes.

Main Responsibilities:

Actively manage build and infrastructure costs, cash flows, cost movements and variations and budgeted financial information at site and plot level as per Group policies and processes.
Ensure Group policies and processes are followed and reported fully on all development/build-related expenditure adding value to the wider business and delivering the commercial objectives of the region.
In accordance with the prescribed timetable review and agree monthly site valuations (including cost) to complete assessments using the approved system.
Manage the working partnership with Housing Associations, third party providers and sub-contractors to ensure that all contractual terms are met and ensure that all orders are place, managed and settled as per Group policies and processes.
Procure all subcontract trades involving other internal departments, in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures ensuring the best value is obtained and all subcontractor prequalification criteria has been supplied.
Provide detailed cost/budget analysis on a development by development and cost item basis relative to the build programme to Contracts Managers and Site Management as required and provide advice and guidance on how build management can take advantage of cost reduction opportunities and mitigate and/or recover cost overruns.
Engage fully in the process of determining and agreeing site start programmes and timescales.
In collaboration with Construction management team, host regular meetings with subcontractors to re-view performance.
Produce key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the commercial function.
Management of agreed performance indicators including regular updates to the Commercial Director.The Ideal Candidate:

In depth knowledge and experience within the Quantity Surveying field within a high volume housebuilding company
A good understanding of all aspects of surveying and contractual procedures
Understanding of the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build
In-depth knowledge of the construction industry
Good knowledge of commercial and financial management systems and controls
Strong personal organisational skills
Ability to work in isolation but also as part of a team within a growing business
Computer literacy especially in Microsoft ExcelBenefits:

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
Choice of company car/ car allowance
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Healthshield membership
Life Assurance Scheme
Share Purchase Plan
Highstreet/ Store Discounts
Development OpportunitiesIf you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV.

Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy