Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

To be based at Ongar Office in the short term - satelite office opening in Hackney after initial period - although flexible re location

Salary 55k to 60k + Allowance + bens

Social Housing Planned Maintenance Contracts - LB of Hackney 8 year contract

My client, a Main Contractor specialising in Affordable Housing Planned Maintenance - and your future employer - ticks all the boxes:

• Excellent reputation as a professional, considerate and caring contractor who always deliver
• Privately owned company who actively embrace and cultivate their family culture
• Leader in the market - winning many long term contracts
• Over 40 years' experience, financially stable
• Regional contracts - keeping employees close to home
• Very Competitive salaries with paths for career progression

The Role:

As a Quantity Surveyor specialising in social housing planned maintenance, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the financial aspects of maintenance projects for social housing properties.

You will ensure that projects are completed within budget and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and financial reports for planned maintenance projects.
• Procurement: Oversee the tendering process, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Valuations and Payments: prepare valuations, and authorize payments to subcontractors.
• Compliance: Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Client Liaison: Maintain effective communication with clients, addressing any financial queries or concerns.
• Reporting: Provide regular financial updates and reports to senior management

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Preferably a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in quantity surveying within the social housing sector
• Skills: Strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, cost management software).
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a friendly team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

This is a fully office based role (Ongar/Hackney flexibility) 5 days a week.

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

If this role sounds of interest to you, please do not hesitate to apply with your current CV or call for further details.

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