Quantity Surveyor - Reactive Maintenance

Posted 10 April by Howells Recruitment
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Quantity Surveyor - Reactive Maintenance
Warwickshire
£40-45k + car allowance
Full-time, permanent position

We are looking for a proven commercial professional with a comprehensive commercial understanding of subcontractor procurement and cost management, the CVR process as well as excellent client relationship skills.

You will be expected to take accountability for the development and implementation of all pre and post contract strategies, commercial functions and contract reporting.

As the Quantity Surveyor for our client, some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and encourage project team performance encouraging and ensuring that main contractual obligations and or strategies are executed and regularly reviewed
  • Complete and submit monthly CVR and progress reports
  • Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build up
  • Agree external valuations / cash flow to maximise project value
  • Work with the Commercial Manager to agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts
  • Ensure all Wates subcontract management / process obligations are complete with particular reference to Procurement, Measurement and valuation, Contractual instructions / notices / orders as well as Health and Safety
  • Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates

Quantity Surveyor Essential Knowledge / Experience:

  • Professional Qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent
  • Previous experience of working for a main contractor is desired
  • Previous experience of working with bill of quants, schedules of rates, design and build contracts etc.
  • Extensive experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors
  • Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting
  • Excellent team player whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative
  • Experienced with direct and subcontract labour
  • Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to encourage and support other members of the commercial team
  • Strong IT skills, particularly Excel

You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills, and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. You will be part of an ambitious, and successful business who offer the opportunity to develop and grow with the company. On offer is a competitive salary and a package that includes a car allowance.

Required skills

  • Quantity Surveyor/Reactive maintenance/Day to day/Responsive maintenance/Social Housing/QS/PQS/Surveyor/decent homes/council

Reference: 52448597

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