Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Job Description
There's never been a better time to join our award-winning business!We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the members of our in-house Commercial team. You will ensure the management of Contracting Services for Housing Plus Group is delivered in line with operation needs and provides Value for Money.
You will be joining an ECA and ELECSA approved, award-winning contractor, which is responsible for ensuring compliance across the Group.
Job purpose:
To ensure the management of Contracting Services for Housing Plus Group id delivered in line with operation needs and provides Value for Money ('VFM')
Main accountabilities: List in order of priority, the major activities, or functions necessary to achieve the job's end results.
Precontract Stage - specific responsibilities required to undertake during that period.
* Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies.
* Run cost analyses of the various types of work as a forerunner to tender preparation.
* Select, price and source Construction Materials and Services
* Advise clients on procurement strategies.
* Factor in the implications of health and safety regulations.
* Identify commercial risks and help develop suitable responses.
Pre & Post Contract Stage responsibilities will expand into getting work started and then keeping it on track.
* Prepare the tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, with the architect and the client.
* Select subcontractors, agree the scope of services and allocate work.
* Monitor and control costs throughout the project.
* Identify risks surrounding the project and the likelihood of cost variation.
* Track any changes to the design or actual work and adjust budget projections.
* Value completed work and arrange payments to subcontractors.
* Analyse progress and write detailed reports.
* Liaise between Senior Managers, Project Managers, and the Client/Landlord Representatives
Project Close responsibilities will involve reviewing the project and helping to fully hand over management of the site to your client.
* Prepare summary reports for the client and other relevant stakeholders.
* Run cost analyses for ongoing repair and maintenance work.
* Advise on any outstanding contractual claims remaining.
Financial responsibility:
Responsible for the procurement of all goods and services individual contracts to the value of £6m with responsibility for a procurement portfolio of £16m per annum
Health and Safety: To be aware of the H&S risks in the work area and when out on site and follow the H&S Policy and Procedures laid down by the Group.
In order for Managers to achieve our Health & Safety aims and objectives you will be conversant with the Current Health And Safety Policy on the Intranet in particular the Statement of Intent and section 5 of the Policy "Health & Safety Responsibilities".
Role Specific responsibilities example
* Ensure any new staff are introduced to risk assessment for the team
* That a DSE or home working risk assessment is carried out for any reports
Data Protection:
* To follow the Data Protection principles in all work activity
* To attend any training specific to the role regarding GDPR
* To ensure direct reports are aware of and manage data securely and within the organisation parameters.
Please get in touch today with our Consultant Alex Marsh on 01695 556800 for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.
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Required Skills
Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Senior QS, QS
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