Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building Safety Unit

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Barratt Redrow PLC are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor experience to join the well-established Building Safety Unit and progress the portfolio of developments requiring remediation.  
 
Reporting to the Commercial Manager and, in partnership with the BSU technical, construction, PMO and commercial teams, you will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for multiple remediation projects across the UK. 
 
Your responsibilities will be:
  • The collation of information in conjunction with the Barratt BSU and Divisional Technical teams,
  • Liaison with BSU and divisional commercial teams in order to prepare budgets and governance papers,
  • Preparation of contractual notices and associated external communications,
  • Monitoring progress and providing regular updates to BSU Commercial Manager and Board of Directors,
  • Effectively manage costs for the projects in conjunction with appointed consultants and contractors, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations, including monthly updating of the estimated final costs through cost and value reconciliations.
  • Compile budgets, liaising with all departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow submission of approval papers.
  • Prepare tenders and procure Consultants and Main Contractors using Group & BSU Procedures, assessing capability and capacity across the BSU Portfolio. Evaluation of tender submissions, and review recommendations for contract awards.
  • Responsible for managing all procedures and processes, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures. Process orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS) in line with Group policy and procedures
  • Be responsible for the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required. Compile and present valuations at Divisional valuation meetings
  • Maintain budget control throughout development; and manage cost overruns within contingency levels. Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances.
  • Attend all project and team meetings as required, and present the Commercial position to the meeting
  • Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using the support systems available
  • Complete any other duties as reasonably required by the Commercial Director and/or Manager.
  • Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with Group IT systems

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
  • MRICS / FRICS desirable 
  • Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
  • Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
  • Ability to interpret contracts and build legal arguments 
  • Experience in the management of external legal representatives & other consultants
  • Excellent written/oral communication skills with an ability to interact at all levels of the organisation.
  • Ability to work at pace to execute business objectives
  • Must be able to control cost to complete on all projects and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainly
  • Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
  • Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards
  • Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software
  • Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues
  • Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects
  • Team player, and supportive of colleagues

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
  • Company Car or Cash Allowance
  • Annual Medical Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Group Support Centre
Location: Nationwide
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain.

Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing.

Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building Safety Unit

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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