Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

Our regional commercial teams are integral to the successful delivery of every Taylor Wimpey project. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team that assists with procurement, commercial and contractual aspects of the business unit. The role entails interfacing with all staff involved in the project, including, but not limited to, BUMT, site teams, subcontractors, external suppliers and JV/development partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour
  • Ensure that commercial procedures comply with both the TW Commercial Manual and the TW Operating Framework.
  • Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness.
  • Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised.
  • Process applications and payments and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.
• Commercial Management
  • Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting.
  • Monitor, reconcile and recharge any shared costs with either other businesses within the Group or external companies.
  • Calculate all prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements since the funding exercise.
  • Assist in the preparation of Project Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time.
  • Maintain the development budget in COINS and BoQ.
  • Manage RSL valuations and attend on site meetings.
• Monitor and report costs
  • Monitor and explain all cost movements within the project valuation.
  • Process contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders and payments, variation orders and day works.
  • Review variations on third party projects and liaise with the Technical Project Manager for approvals.
  • Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted costs on a monthly basis.
  • Carry out the full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings.
  • Create Cost to Completes and ensure the current budget is up to date.
  • Forecast final accounts and present cost to complete reports.
• General
  • Be aware of all codes of practice that impact estimating, e.g., Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE, etc.
  • Attend Pre Start, Pre Tender, specification and other relevant meetings as required.
  • Input and maintain any computer based databases or systems, including COINS and Excel.
  • Attend site on a regular basis to complete commercial functions.
  • Perform any other duties as required by the Senior Commercial Manager.

Experience, Qualifications and Technical Requirements

• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements.
• Industry related business qualification.
• Experience managing internal and external clients.
• IT literacy (COINS system preferred).

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including retail discounts, company funded life insurance, private healthcare, a quality pension scheme with company contributions, a discounted house purchase scheme, a car leasing scheme, share plans and the option to tailor your benefit package. We also provide industry leading professional training and development to support your career and personal goals.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities or long term health conditions that affect their daily activities, ensuring barriers to employment are eliminated. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability that meets the minimum requirements for the role.