A fabulous opportunity to join a leading building services main contractor in the UK, covering projects as the Quantity Surveyor on refurbishment, maintenance and decarbonization projects.
You will be working in a successful commercial team, working on high profile projects in the social housing sector in the North West. The role will be overseeing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of social housing buildings and also retrofit and decarb work.
The role of Quantity Surveyor will give you the opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest social housing projects, with the team offering support and guidance to you in the role.
Progression opportunities are a plenty with our client, if you are looking to progress your career you will always be encouraged with our client.
Working out of the Oldham office, the role will be on site/office 4 days per week, with 1 day working from home.
General Overview
To take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of the designated project in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the companies legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues. This is to include ensuring applications and valuations are completed in line with the contract terms and also ensuring sub-contractors receive prompt payment and are procured in line with our contractual obligations and Commitments to Subcontractors. In addition, ensuring cost reports and the like are managed, completed on time and monitored. To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy.
Key Accountabilities
* Control all expenditure
* Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts
* To assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
* Continual use of the sub-contract data base
* Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
* Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
* Change management control
* Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
* To manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
* Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
* Assist the Contract Manager with subcontractor selection and ensure the chosen subcontractor has the appropriate skill set and capability to deliver the works. Place the appropriate order and all required information to carry out their work
* Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
* Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
* Process subcontractor requests for payment
* Completing a monthly cost / valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
* Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
* Attend project and company related meetings
* Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by an contractual or financial arrangement
* Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
* Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times
* Be responsible for your safety and others around you
* Ensure timely cash flow management for the Client and the group, and the supply change
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;
* Pension Scheme
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Who are we looking for?
Experience
* Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor within a Social Housing environment is desirable but not essential
* Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a Senior Surveyor or a Commercial Manager
* Experience of social housing, including responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works
Skills and abilities
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* Excellent level of numeracy
* Excellent influencing skills
* IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc.
Key Attributes
* Excellent Time Management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Prepared to work within various geographical areas
* Confident
* Self-motivated
* Enthusiastic
* Flexible & adaptable
* Good verbal and written communicator
* Ability to work both alone and as part of a team
* Resilient
If this opportunity is of interest to you can you please reach out asap!