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
• Assisting the development and training of trainee and assistant surveyors
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with the Client, to help future business development
• Any other reasonable management request

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
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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
• 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.