Overall Objectives:
- To provide the full commercial management on various housing projects from conception to completion
- Provision of information, where necessary, for the land purchase exercise that will enable clear materials and labour costs to be considered at that stage
- Monitor and report build costs periodically reporting any savings and excesses.
Key Accountabilities:
- The timely and accurate measurement and valuation of the works
- Inspect land opportunities and prepare detailed estimate of development costs
- The recording of information relating to the works
- Attendance at valuation meetings with the Senior Management and supply chain
- Production of project financial forecasts and reports
- Management, valuation and certification of payments for our supply chain
- Undertaking measurement exercises including cut and fill, infrastructure and superstructure elements
It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.
General Responsibilities:
- The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
- To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities.
- To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Substantial experience and a proven track record in new build including housing
- Ideally HND, degree or equivalent is desirable
- Competent in construction processes and procedures
- Experience of Microsoft and Excel IT packages
- Comprehensive commercial skills
- Quantity Surveyors with a Civil Engineering background welcome
Personal Skills:
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal
- Remains focused when faces with competing demands
- Attention to detail
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Team Player
- Good communicator
- Flexible
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Resourceful
- Valid UK driving licence
- Works productively in high pressure environments