Dandara Living is one of the UK’s leading designers, developers and operators of large-scale Build-to-Rent property, with a proven track record in creating and delivering award-winning, landmark residential developments. With unparalleled market knowledge and technical expertise, our extensive in-house experience encompasses design, development, mobilisation and lettings, as well as property and asset management.
Reporting to The Project Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will assist with commercial and surveying responsibilities for a Site. Assist in compiling all necessary reports and schedules as required, and undertake all general commercial administrative duties, including filing, emails, chasing down emails and phone calls, and ensuring a general tidiness to Commercial presentation. A keen learner, willing to assist with all sub-contractor procedures and processes, materials and goods if, whilst always checking compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
You'll be fully supported by the project team in this exciting role as we expand out operations in Bristol. We have several schemes planned to take us well towards the end of the decade in this exciting Build to Rent sector.
About The Role
- Assist with updating all cost control procedures as advised, and working within the guidelines set out within the Group policies and procedures
- Assist with the compilation of all weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required.
- Responsible for general departmental administration
- Assist with accurate costing for each aspect of site development
- Assist with compiling reports on costs and cash flows using the support systems available, as well as reports for the Division as required
- Assist with preparation of tenders and procurement of sub-contractors using Group Tender procedures
- Process Subcontract orders, payments and variations, using Excel and Group payment system (COINS), as advised by line manager
- Understand and assist with evaluation and agreement of variations and instructions for smaller trades
- Attend team meetings as required
- Complete general departmental administration
- Provide other appropriate ad hoc duties, and administrative support as and when required
- Maintain relevant filing systems and databases
- Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
About You
- A relevant Quantity Surveying Degree
- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations
- Methodical, conscientious, organised, and work to deliver high standards
- Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office and Excel programs and a good standard of written English.
- Ability to generate professional correspondence unaided.
- Articulate, clear and credible, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Able to work on own initiative
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
- Self-disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities
- Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately
