Quantity Surveyor
Fixed-term contract, Quantity Surveyor, Social housing
A well-established social housing provider
This role is for a full-time Quantity Surveyor on an 18-month fixed-term contract to join the Asset Management department within planned maintenance.
The role
The quantity surveyor will be responsible for supporting the delivery of sound cost management and accurate cash flow forecasting on all schemes. Working collaboratively with the Asset Investment Managers and Building Surveyors to review contractor valuations, issue payment certificates, check invoices prior to payment, concluding final accounts.
Working collaboratively with the Head of Asset Strategy, Building Surveyors and Data & Performance Analyst in creating work packages for external contractors to deliver planned investment programmes and works. Ensuring data on completed works is provided in a timely manner to maintain the accuracy of the asset management database. Take an active role in procurement exercises, including production of tender packs and analysis of returned tenders.
About you
- Educated to degree, HND / HNC or equivalent level in Quantity Surveying
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience of providing cost management of multi-million pound investment programmes
- Excellent communication skills
- Working knowledge of different forms of construction
- Working knowledge of construction materials
- Good commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Experience of serving the needs of multiple, diverse stakeholders
- Experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
- Knowledge and experience of the NEC form of contract
- Ability to use main MS Office packages: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Proven verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including presentations
What you’ll get in return
This is an 18-month fixed-term contract, salary £40198, 28 days annual leave + BH
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
Talk to Sarah Bartholomew, the specialist consultant managing this position Telephone 0116 253 8097