Client
Local Authority in Ealing
Job Title
Quantity Surveyor- Repairs & Maintenance
Pay Rate
28.81 an hour PAYE with scope to increase if required
Hours
35 hours Mon to Fri (09:00 AM - 05:00 PM)
Duration
Initial 3 Month Contract, Role due to start 6th January
Location
Office based/site visits in Ealing 5 days a week
DESCRIPTION:
* Provision of professional quantity surveying services to the Repairs and Maintenance team.
* Provision of a commercial management service that implements effective and stringent cost control over external contractors.
* Ensuring that contracts deliver value for money and quality services.
* Working collaboratively with the Housing Asset Management department to ensure effective delivery of contractors to deliver all services for the Asset and Property investment teams.
* Management of cross directorate referrals cost control and budget profiling.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Accurate measurement of works
* Estimating, paying particular attention to time allocation and materials.
* The accurate valuation of works and variations
* Detailed cost analysis, options appraisal, and recommendations.
* Management of the commercial rates, ensuring that colleagues and contractors use the relevant rates and agreed evaluation methods.
* Provision of training/guidance to ensure compliance.
* Analysis and financial management of all contracts.
* Development of the budget, working with the head of service and managers to derive the requirements.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of Building Regulations, EU Procurement Directive, methods of measurement, and associated legislation and relevant national, regional and local policy.
* Comprehensive knowledge of schedule of rates, and work valuation methods and principles.
* Knowledge of procurement options and the various conditions of contract that are in use.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar qualification
* Evidence of continuous professional development ie RICS membership
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role/sector
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft and finance ICT packages
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