Careers

Campion homes have been operating in the East of Scotland for over 36 years. We have built a solid reputation with our clients for building quality homes in both the private and affordable housing sector.  We are growing, we’re broadening our customer base and we’re always looking at ways in which we can build on our successes.

At Campion, it’s all about the relationship. We’ve worked hard to build trusted relationships, based on mutual respect and partnership working. We want people who can build on those relationships and understand that being accountable is about maintaining and improving high standards.

We’re looking for an experienced QS to join our commercial team taking responsibility for the overall day to day management of all commercial and surveying aspects of new-build, refurbishment and design and build projects, primarily in the new build homes sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake site feasibility studies and appraisals.
• Participate in identifying areas of risk/scope and develop/monitor with the project team.
• Manage and produce/take offs for Bills of Quantities.
• In conjunction with project team select/agree subcontractor & materials supplier enquiry list.
• Undertake Tender negotiation / value engineering.
• Attend handover meeting to receive project from estimating department.
• Establish a long-term working relationship with all members of Client team.
• Manage/monitor/report on all commercial aspects of projects.
• Develop cost control documentation using information from final agreed contract sum.
• Prepare cost report documentation (CVR) and maintain accurate projected cost to completion. Report to Directors at monthly meetings.
• Produce accurate monthly external and internal cash flow reports for projects as required.
• Organise and chair subcontract/supplier clarification, negotiation and settlement meetings.
• Manage enquiries to and appointment of utility service providers to meet the requirements of the project schedule.
• Procurement of subcontract works packages in accordance with project schedule and execution of subcontract documentation.
• Operate all commercial and contractual aspects of subcontract packages through to final account closure.
• Produce monthly payments to subcontractors within the framework of the Construction Act including the issue of any contractual notices.
• Determine labour only sub-contractor (bricklayer and joiner) package values.
• Agree and maintain labour only sub-contractor price balance with Site Manager (weekly).
• Produce weekly labour only sub-contractor certifications.
• Establish bulk material order quantities and specification for Site Manager requisitions.
• Produce valuations/applications/claims in line with contract requirements.
• Identify and secure reimbursement of variations to the contracted scope of works.
• Agreement of Final Accounts.
• Maintain positive cash flow and maximise profitability on project.
• Provide support in respect to legal/contractual issues associated with the project.
• Attend site meetings as necessary (internal, client and subcontractor meetings).

What we are looking for: -

• Qualified to degree level in Quantity Surveying or construction related subject
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Quantity surveyor.

• Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Experience of Coins ERP system would be advantageous

• Post qualification construction experience with an established main contractor with particular emphasis on Design and Build experience.

• Experience of package negotiation and demonstrating the ability to effectively influence and optimise successful results.
• Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry

If you are interested, please send your CV to HRservices@campionhomes.com

Campion homes have been operating in the East of Scotland for over 36 years. We have built a solid reputation with our clients for building quality homes in both the private and affordable housing sector.  We are growing, we’re broadening our customer base and we’re always looking at ways in which we can build on our successes.

At Campion, it’s all about the relationship. We’ve worked hard to build trusted relationships, based on mutual respect and partnership working. We want people who can build on those relationships and understand that being accountable is about maintaining and improving high standards.

We’re looking for an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team working from inception to Tender completion in both contracting and private development requiring a long-term collaborative approach to relationships with Clients, Consultants, all internal departments and supply chain partners

Key Responsibilities

• Review and understand the technical specifications and commercial terms and conditions provided by Clients.
• Liaise with Client / Commercial team to understand, influence and finalise technical requirements.
• Maintain a detailed sub-contractor and supplier data base and develop relationships with supply chain partners.
• In conjunction with project team select/agree subcontractor & materials supplier enquiry list.
• Co-ordination of Tender preparation from acceptance of completed Bills of Quantities to Tender Settlement.
• Adopt best practice principles in all Tenders and technical proposals.
• Ensure that the Company's quality standards are embedded in all Tenders and proposals.
• Establish and maintain long-term working relationship with Clients.

What we’re looking for: -

• Ability to interpret technical information, including detailed design drawings.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality tenders and proposals.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong organisation skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and take ownership through to completion.
• Construction experience with a main contractor, ideally within Design & Build.
• Commercial awareness, including package negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office) and experience with EValuate or similar estimating software.

If you are interested, please send your CV to HRservices@campionhomes.com