Bodmin, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
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Job Description
At Cornwall Housing, we’re passionate about delivering homes and services to the communities of Cornwall. We’re looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience including building maintenance (preferably within a social housing context) to join the team. But your approach is just as important – we need talented people who can work with others and who want to make a difference! Join our Cornwall Housing team for the career opportunities… and stay for the community!
About the role
As a Quantity Surveyor at Cornwall Housing Limited, you’ll be a key part of the Asset Management team, responsible for managing the commercial aspects of all repairs, maintenance, servicing and testing programs and cyclical planned works. You will play a critical role in ensuring the cost-efficiency and effective delivery of essential services that maintain and improve Cornwall Housing’s social housing stock.
About you
To be successful, you’ll have:
* Minimum Level 4 Quantity Surveying qualification, e.g. HNC/HND. Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable e.g. RICS, CIOB etc.
* Extensive experience of quantity surveying and specific experience of building maintenance, preferably within a social housing context.
* Successful record of managing an extensive, complex and varying caseload, with projects from inception to completion.
* In depth knowledge of Schedule of Rates and methods of measurement, with experience in achieving and ensuring Value for Money.
Our offer to you
Salary: £46,270 per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Hybrid working - working from home, office and on-site/in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR.
What you’ll get from us in return is:
* A challenge like no other – Cornwall is unique and so are we!
* A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 28 after 5 years’ continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and business flexi-time.
* A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking.
* Investment and support in your continuous learning and development.
* Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal.
* And a chance to really make your mark.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.
The planned closing date for applications is Monday 9 December 2024 (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So we recommend that you please submit your application early.
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 18 December 2024 in our Bodmin Office.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing.
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