Quantity Surveyor
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hybrid/ Leeds, Manchester , Blackpool, London , Birmingham but candidate will likely be visiting other sites as part of role – 3 days a week on site. (3 days/week onsite)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella – Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Key Accountabilities
Provide support in the development of a full independent cost management and review process, from project inception to settlement of final account and project close. Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from varied internal and external sources to support decisions
Evaluate and approval of all costs incorporated in project feasibility reports, consulting with others to ensure the potential impacts on end users have been considered. Presenting strong recommendations in a timely manner outlining the consideration of other options, costs, benefits and risks
Provide an independent review and budget challenge for all types of major projects – providing cost assurance to support change management/control and displaying confidence when making difficult decisions
Work with Estates colleagues to ensure a holistic portfolio approach is taken across all projects to ensure the most efficient and effective management of Estates assets understanding the strategic drivers for Estates and the customer, aligning activities to contribute to the wider organisational priorities
Develop, implement and manage project procurement policies and procedures for projects and programmes of work, communicated to all stakeholders to understand their role in the process
Supports the project supply chain team in developing cost plans, encouraging joined up team work collaborating to share information, resources and support.
Evaluation and approval of tender reports and recommendations relating to Contractor and Consultant appointments for projects and services
Undertake full independent Cost Audits, providing assurance in appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency
Providing cost estimates for strategic programmes and projects to support Departmental policy
Establish and manage a cost avoidance and cost benefit reporting framework/tool for projects, to provide assurance working with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources where appropriate
Verifying cost improvements put forward by supplier partners relating to projects or elements of project work, which adhere to the required design standards
Ensure that data from completed projects is used to inform relevant benchmark data to improve future estimating
Ensure frameworks and contracts are up to date and rates reflect the departments design standards and market comparable, clearly explaining the reasons for change to colleagues and stakeholders and how to implement them, supporting individuals with different needs to adapt to the changes
Demonstrate the Authority and operational business units are receiving market comparable rates and value for money across all types and size of projects
Engage with other government departments and Office for Government Property/Government Property Agency, networking with similar roles and colleagues to ensure best practice is shared and understood
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Strong Commercial experience gained within a Property, Facilities Management or similar complex function within a large, matrix organisation
Strong exposure to a wide range of Commercial Development related projects and activities from design phase onwards, applying good commercial principles to multi-site works delivery
A detailed working knowledge of construction procurement and contracting strategies and a proven ability to apply the most appropriate strategy to suit specific project characteristics and risks
Influential in leading key stakeholders towards Commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal commercial performance whilst delivering on business strategy
High level management of key suppliers, able to support negotiations, management or escalation issues, and engage in key decision making that has strategic consequences
Understanding and complying with Real Estate and related Statutory, Regulatory and Professional requirements
Excellent organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation and experience in setting up and managing frameworks to support projects
Interpretation and analysis of data to inform decision making
Experienced in finance control, procedures and reporting including providing cost reporting and client-side assurance role
Sound judgement, initiative and prioritisation skills, the ability to delivery at pace and work to tight timescales
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
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We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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