Managing Quantity Surveyor - Planned Works / Refurbs

Posted 25 April by Howells Recruitment
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Managing Quantity Surveyor - Social Housing Planned Works
Permanent - £75 - £90k plus package
East London Based

We are working with a leading, privately owned contractor operating within the Social Housing sector to recruit an experienced and proactive Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a portfolio of Social Housing Planned Works. We are looking for someone who is keen to progress, with the opportunity available to progress into Commercial Manager, followed by Commercial Director with Board representation.

You will be an effective leader with the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team as well as build excellent relationships with other business functions, customers, consultants and the supply chain.

Managing Quantity Surveyor Responsibilities:

  • Managing a team of Quantity Surveyors across a range of contracts, providing commercial leadership, contractual guidance and industry expertise
  • Hands-on cost management of a range of exciting frameworks on behalf of local authorities, housing associations
  • Forecast, monitor and maintain cash flow to ensure it is maximised effectively and projects run to budget
  • Attend and host key meetings internally and externally, maintaining professional standards and promoting the company's standards and values at all times
  • Report writing and subsequent presentation to senior management, demonstrating project progress financially
  • Be aware of, and take the lead on, contractual interests and ensure that delivery teams are at all times advised and aware of key requirements
  • Effective communication with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management

Managing Quantity Surveyor Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or an equivalent Construction-related qualification
  • Previous managerial experience within a commercial / surveying function
  • Experience of contract law
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge
  • Financial and commercial awareness
  • Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
  • Ability to negotiate and influence
  • Self-motivated
  • Flexible & adaptable
  • Resilient

Managing Quantity Surveyor Salary and Benefits:

You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary + benefits + bonus. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years.

Please apply online now or call Bianca on .

Reference: 52533828

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