Quantity Surveyor (Brierley Homes)

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering effective commercial and quantity surveying support across assigned projects ensuring all financial contractual procurement and cost management activities are managed efficiently and in line with Brierley Homes governance policies and procedures. The role will support successful project delivery through effective cost control contract administration risk management and commercial reporting while working collaboratively with project teams contractors consultants and stakeholders.

• Manage project cost forecasting budgeting cost control and value reporting processes.
  
• Produce profitability forecasts cost comparisons cash flow reporting and commercial reconciliations.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial processes and deliver value for money.
  
• Ensure all commercial activities comply with Brierley Homes governance standards policies and legal requirements.
  
• Assess financial performance through cost and value reconciliation reporting.
  
• Administer interim and final accounts including applications for payment assessments certifications and valuations.
  
• Prepare and evaluate compensation events contractual claims and insurance-related claims.
  
• Support procurement activities and supply chain management processes.
  
• Administer contracts and subcontracts including payment procedures change management dispute resolution and final account agreements.
  
• Identify record notify and negotiate contractual changes in accordance with contract requirements.
  
• Evaluate variations and compensation events using agreed contractual mechanisms and rates.
  
• Provide advice on contractual matters and prepare contractual correspondence where required.
  
• Support conflict avoidance and dispute resolution processes.
  
• Analyse programme impacts relating to delay disruption and extensions of time.
  
• Work with standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT.
  
• Support development and management of project budgets and cost plans during pre-contract and delivery phases.
  
• Analyse tender returns subcontractor submissions and budget information.
  
• Monitor utilisation of labour plant materials equipment and subcontractors to maximise project efficiency.
  
• Assess impacts of disruption delays and resource changes on project delivery and costs.
  
• Evaluate completed works using appropriate financial assessment methods.
  
• Understand and apply Bills of Quantities Schedules of Rates and Activity Schedules in line with standard measurement methods.
  
• Support performance management processes including quarterly and annual reviews where applicable.
  
• Ensure compliance with all Brierley Homes policies procedures and employee obligations.
  
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across all activities and project environments.
  
• Work in accordance with the Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework.
  
• Report incidents hazards and health and safety concerns proactively.
  
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the role when required.
  

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction housing or property development environments.
  
• Strong understanding of commercial management cost control forecasting and reporting processes.
  
• Experience administering contracts and managing subcontractor accounts.
  
• Knowledge and experience of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
  
• Experience managing compensation events variations claims and final accounts.
  
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles.
  
• Ability to analyse project costs tenders budgets and financial performance data.
  
• Understanding of project delays disruption analysis and extension of time assessments.
  
• Good negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities within construction and development environments.
  
• Proficient in relevant commercial and Microsoft Office software systems.
  
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable.
  
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB is desirable.
  

• Hours per week: 37
  
• Payment frequency: Bi-weekly
  
• Location: Brierley Homes offices and project sites
  
• Working arrangement: Hybrid working with a combination of office site and remote working as required