Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve.
We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed-use developments. We have the skills and know-how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs.
At the heart of everything we do Is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride.
We are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join the project team at Queensmere, Slough. This major regeneration programme is set to deliver 2,500 new homes alongside vibrant retail, leisure and entertainment space, reshaping central Slough.
- Preparation of reports as required.
- Identifying risks and opportunities.
- Understanding the approved Budget and package breakdowns.
- Liaising with the technical team and design consultants so as to ensure design concepts and proposals are developed in line with the approved budgets and procurement tracker.
- Monitoring changes so as to continuously identify the status of costs.
- Liaising with all members of the project team, including but not limited to construction, technical, sales, finance, customer service and estate management colleagues.
- Ensure procurement of required subcontract elements of the development are completed in accordance with the company requirements and sustainability objectives.
- Preparing scope of works and trade packages.
- Preparing selected tender list for approval.
- Tendering required subcontract packages from preparation of tender list through to producing a tender recommendation.
- Holding and taking minutes of Subcontract Post-Tender and Pre-Order Meetings.
- Preparing subcontract documentation.
- Raising subcontractor payments and ensuring associated notices and documentation are issued in a timely manner.
- Sending agreed number of copies of all Contract Drawings and any revised drawings as issued to subcontractors.
- Forecasting value of design variations.
- Agreeing variations with subcontractor.
- Assisting Project Manager with financial implications of site progress decisions
- Preparing and approving site instructions.
- Producing subcontractor instruction/variation reports.
- Agreeing final account with subcontractors.
- Fully completing or imputing as required into monthly cost reports for approval.
- Monitor with Project Manager preliminary expenditure / forecasts on a weekly / monthly basis for the purpose of preparing cost reports
- Monitor with Technical Manager Fee expenditure / forecasts on a weekly / monthly basis for the purpose of preparing cost reports
- Monitor with the Buying Department material / Purchase Ledger expenditure / forecasts on a weekly / monthly basis for the purpose of preparing cost reports
- Provide cost data as required to estimating department to assist in the pricing of future contracts / phases
- Attending Design Team Meetings as required.
- Attending subcontractor progress meetings as required.
- Valuing customer change variations.
Technical Competencies:
- Ideally Quantity Surveying or Construction degree level educated with industry experience.
- Preferably membership of a professional body (CIOB, RICS).
Person Specification:
- Proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
- Keen to deliver exceptional customer service.
- An effective leader, motivator and mentor.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Reliable, tolerant, and determined.
- Team player.
- Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view.
- Well-presented.
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25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
- Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
- Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
- Private pension plan.
- Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
Internal applicants:
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.
We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders.
Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.
We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.
