Buyer - Property Developer - Surrey

£35-40K + car allowance + benefits (detailed below) 

Our client is a dynamic, fast-growing developer that is constantly evolving, improving, and dedicated to creating homes people want to live in, places people want to go, and a legacy that lasts. 

The Role

They are looking for a driven, methodical, and amiable professional to work under the Head of Commercial at the headquarters in Staines upon Thames. A team player who can proactive is required.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and procuring materials for various sites
• Working with the site teams with procurement programmes and call-offs
• Supporting head of commercial with tender packages and tender chasing
• Compiling tenders received and presenting to the head of commercial
• Chase monthly valuations
• Carrying out site visits to meet with the site teams
• Creating buying bible and working with supply chain to get competitive rates
• Report Procurement & QS updates in weekly Build Team meeting
• Take-offs and quantity-certain packages
• Support company culture and value with external subcontractors and supply chain

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record in a similar role or at the level of Quantity Surveyor or Buying
• Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates
• Be familiar with the use of digital measurement and estimating software
• Have a good commercial and contractual awareness with a good understanding of correct procurement methods
• Good negotiating skills
• Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades 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 the preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
• Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Possess a ‘can do’ and problem-solving attitude
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS office programmes and systems such as project management/payment, and valuation software.
• Hold a current driving license

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying desirable
• Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card
• Experience of at least 2-3 years in residential buying or QS work

Benefits

If you are motivated to succeed, this is the best place to grow with a business. Everyone contributes to the success we share and celebrate these wins together. The attractive benefits package includes:

Health cover and DIS for all employees 

Free on-site parking/electric charging points

Holiday- 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension

To register your interest please apply online or contact George at ICDS