Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Quantity Surveyor
Flexible Base Location (Ely, Ipswich, Basildon, Rochford or Welwyn Garden City) – covering the East region
£54,268 - £59,980 per year plus Company car
40 Hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our East region Property Services team. You will be responsible for ensuring the works undertaken by the team are commercially viable, and effectively support the contract management of all capital and reinvestment projects within a geographical region.
The ideal candidate will have the ability and knowledge to estimate a variety of repairs and maintenance projects and ensure value for money across a high volume of orders. While work is predominantly completed by in house teams, the ability to negotiate and build relationships with a supply chain is vital, both contractors and suppliers/merchants.
The role of Quantity Surveyor will include:
* Performing contract administration duties for a range of contracts for capital improvement programmes, adaptations, cyclical projects and adhoc works for external clients
* Undertaking pre contract works, which includes agreeing specifications with client teams, pricing works using schedule of rates packages and tracking orders
* Completing post contract works, which includes monitoring projects from a cost perspective, agreeing and capturing variations on site and submitting valuations and period billing for completed works
* Managing and contributing to special regional programmes and projects, particularly providing advice on potential costs
* Assisting in the management of all supply chain consultancy and contractor appointments and/or contracts to ensure compliance with legislation and ensure high quality supply chain performance
Skills and experiences:
* To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Degree/HNC/HND in Surveying or Construction, NEBOSH National Diploma or RICS/CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
* Recent experience in undertaking a similar role working in a commercially focused housing and/ or contracting business
* Working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and current practice, including the practical application of Health and Safety legislation
* Practical experience of managing projects and strong project management skills
* Some experience of effectively managing contracts and contractor relationships, particularly all forms of JCT, TPC and ideally NEC
* Some experience of staff management and delivering services within budget
* This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
* 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
* A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
* Life Assurance
* Employee Advice Service including counselling
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Voluntary health plans
* Employee discounts
* Wellbeing support and tools
* Employee recognition scheme
* Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
* If Ely, Ipswich based: role salary is £49,514 with an additional policy allowance of £4,753 per annum (rising to £52,120 with an additional policy allowance of £5,003 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
* If Basildon, Rochford or Welwyn Garden City based: role salary is £51,990 with an additional policy allowance of £4,991 per annum (rising to £54,726 with an additional policy allowance of £5,253 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 11 December 2024
Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.