Quantity Surveyor

About Taylor Wimpey

We don't just build houses; we build futures. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive.

About the role

Our regional commercial teams are integral to the successful delivery of every Taylor Wimpey project. This role is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team assisting with procurement, commercial and contractual aspects of the Business Unit. You will interface with all staff involved in the project including 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 costs which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies
• Calculate all the prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of 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 both in Coins and BoQ
• Manage RSL valuations and attend meetings on site

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 any variations on 3rd Party projects and liaise with Technical Project Manager for approvals
• Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis
• Carry out full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings
• Create Cost to Completes and ensure Current budget is up to date
• Forecast final accounts and prepare and present cost to complete reports

General

• Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating (e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE)
• Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the group or external Companies
• Attend Pre-Start, Pre-Tender, specification and any 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
• 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
• Manage internal and external clients
• IT literate (COINS system preferred)

What we offer

We are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Benefits include:

• Excellent retail discounts
• Company funded life insurance and private healthcare
• Access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions
• Discounted house purchase scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Share plans
• Opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover

We provide industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise.

Inclusivity

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 and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. We guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.