We're excited to be recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor & Costing Manager for our Refurbishment and Building Improvement business unit of our construction delivery function. This is a brand new role which offers you the opportunity to join an area of the business where you'll be pivotal to achieving our ambitious growth plans.
This role will require regular visits to the Watkin Jones Chester / London office with travel throughout the UK as and when required.
As a QS & Costing Manager, you will be responsible for producing accurate and cost-effective estimates and cost plans for various developments and schemes. Your expertise will guide projects from initial expressions of interest through to the final contract sum analysis. Key responsibilities include:
- Estimates & Cost Plans: Develop comprehensive estimates and cost plans covering preliminaries, materials, plant, labour, overheads, and profit for project delivery.
- Bid Management: Support the bid management process with detailed cost assessments and value engineering.
- Value Engineering: Implement early value engineering techniques to optimise project costs and outcomes.
- Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify and price potential risks and opportunities associated with each project.
You'll also be engaging with stakeholders, internal and external to support the project delivery, managing the commercial function of allocated projects, including practical quantity surveying tasks.
To excel in the role of QS & Costing Manager, you will need to possess a blend of formal education and hands-on experience, complemented by a proactive approach to professional development. You'll need to demonstrate a good understanding of the industry, along with the ability to effectively manage and deliver projects.
Key qualifications and skills include:
- Education: HND/Degree in a relevant or related field or substantial and significant experience in the industry.
- Technical Proficiency: A strong working knowledge of estimating software, ideally Conquest, as well as being proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with practical experience in using Excel and its functions effectively.
- Quantity Surveying Skills: Capability to undertake practical QS activities such as measurement, tracking documents, orders, and returns.
- Contract Administration: Proficiency in contract administration and familiarity with subcontractor terms and conditions.
Why Join Us?
Watkin Jones is dedicated to creating ‘The Future of Living' with high-quality rental homes, community focus, and sustainable development. With over 52,000 homes developed and a rich history dating back to 1791, we stand as the UK's leading developer, builder, and manager of residential for rent homes.
At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we can offer you:
- Professional Growth: In-house Learning & Development team for your career advancement.
- Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), flexible working from home, and discounted gym memberships.
- Benefits: Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.
About Us:
Watkin Jones Group, listed on the AIM market, boasts a market cap of around £550m and a stellar track record of success. Our innovative ‘capital light' model and strong relationships with institutional forward funders have positioned us as industry leaders.