Fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a national main contractor in the Property services sector.
Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor who has the desire and ambition to join a leading company in the property maintenance sector. Our client offers brilliant opportunities to progress and the opportunity to make a real name for yourself within a heavily respected company.
Progression plans are set out and you will be given the support and guidance that you require to follow the plans set out. Our client is constantly winning new high profile projects and joining them now is a great time to be involved!
Projects for this role include the property maintenance of one of the UK's largest contracts. You will be based in the office in Oldham, with some home working available too. The role is working in a highly successful commercial team and you will be given the opportunity to learn and given the support of the commercial Manager and Managing QS.
Projects are Pre Planned and Reactive maintenance projects across Social Housing predominantly. There will be lots to keep you busy, with projects including small value high volume projects, with some larger projects also included.
Salary up to £55k plus car or car allowance + bonus structure.
General Overview
To take responsibility, ownership and accountability of the successful management and control of 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 company's 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.
Key Accountabilities
1. Control all expenditure
2. Reconcile cost/value reports and profit forecasts
3. Assist the Contract Manager with pre-start planning and programming
4. Continual use of the sub-contract database
5. Sub-contract procurement and commercial management
6. Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts
7. Change management control
8. Assist and liaise with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities
9. Manage the day to day cost control, monitoring and reporting
10. Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout
11. 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
12. Liaise with the Contract Manager over contractual issues and take action as required
13. Measure progress, submit valuations, submit final accounts and retention release and monitor receipt of payment in a timely manner in accordance with the contracts
14. Process subcontractor requests for payment
15. Complete a monthly cost/valuation report and cash flow for the designated projects
16. Where appropriate, assist with estimates and negotiations for future projects or phases
17. Attend project and company related meetings
18. Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by any contractual or financial arrangement
19. Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client is fully advised of the cost situation
20. Sufficiently manage the financial aspects of the project to ensure the correct safety equipment is used at all times
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes:
1. Pension Scheme
2. 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
3. Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
4. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Who are we looking for?
Experience
1. Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor within a Social Housing Environment
2. Post graduate experience within a surveying position reporting to either a Senior Surveyor or a Commercial Manager
3. Experience of social housing, including responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works is desirable.
4. Enthusiasm to grow a successful career
If you are interested in the position can you please get in touch asap.
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