Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Description

Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments. We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to build fantastic homes in amazing places. Our bespoke approach sets us apart, allowing us to develop complex sites into successful mixed-use developments. We have the skills to handle a wide range of projects, from refurbishments to high-rise apartments and traditional roofing.

Our core value is a strong team dedicated to exceptional customer service, delivering high-quality homes, and fostering vibrant, sustainable communities. We take pride in our projects and our people, emphasizing attention to detail, communication, ownership, and pride in our work.

The role

Responsible for procurement of construction materials and plant for regional sites, ensuring quality, timeliness, and value for money.

• Send out enquiries based on drawings and monitor procurement schedules to meet deadlines.
• Follow up on quotes to ensure timely responses.
• Place orders and coordinate with technical teams for approvals.
• Prepare budgets for materials related to specific sites or phases, including sub-contract elements like windows, doors, curtain walling, and steelwork.
• Compare quotes and review tenders for large orders.
• Draft sub-contract documents for approval and issue of call-off contracts or project-specific instructions.
• Generate monthly cost reports for review with the Commercial Director.
• Extract material quantities for enquiries and ordering.
• Resolve invoice queries related to procurement.
• Attend site meetings within your purchasing responsibility for project updates and problem-solving.
• Ensure closure of issues and actions from meetings.
• Meet with suppliers on-site or in the office to address supply or product issues.
• Develop value engineering reviews for materials.
• Collaborate with the Technical Department to ensure specifications and approvals are met.

Experience required Technical Competencies:

• Experience in construction supply chain or property development preferred.
• Proactive problem solver with initiative.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings is desirable.
• Highly proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Excel.

Person Specification:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Confident, adaptable, and flexible.
• A team player.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Private Medical Insurance and health benefits.
• Access to an online discount platform for lifestyle benefits.
• Volunteer day with the Berkeley Foundation.
• Private pension scheme.
• Group life assurance.

Standard working hours are 8am-5pm, with core hours from 9am-4pm.