Managing Quantity Surveyor

Job title:

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Company

Approach Personnel

Job description

A brilliant opportunity to work for a leading main contractor in the Social Housing sector based in the West Midlands, due to internal progression.Our client is hiring for the title of Managing Quantity Surveyor to head up a team of 3 Quantity Surveyors on a high profile Social Housing contract in the Birmingham area.The role is working within a vibrant, busy, enthusiastic team and offers great opportunities to build and progress your career further with support and a career pathway put in place!The role is a hybrid position with flexible working hours, you would be expected to be in the office or on site 4 days per week with 1 day working from home.With a salary of up to £70k plus a bonus structure of 10% annually and a car or car allowance, our client is offering a great package for the successful candidate!The successful candidate must have experience in the Social Housing sector from a main contractor / Contract side and have experience successfully managing a team.Projects will be working on refurbishments, Maintenance and Decarbonisation projects.If you are looking for your next step in your career, please see the below Job overview.General OverviewTo assist the Commercial Manager with effective financial management during pre-commencement stage in order to reduce risk and increase target contribution prior to commencement on site.To play a fundamental role within the site team to ensure the efficient delivery of each scheme. It is also essential that the SQS undertakes financial management and accurate reportage, in accordance with company procedures.To assist the CM in financial pre-commencement activities such as pricing of works for submission to client, appointment of consultants, initial subcontract negotiations.To carry out key commercial tasks such as bonus payments, subcontract procurement and management, site measurement, internal and external valuations, Management of change orders, Cost Value reportage, Performance Reviews – all in accordance with the Quantity Surveyors Manual and Training Plan.Who are we looking for?Experience

• Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
• Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workload whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Soft skills encompassing empathy, understanding and listening
• Knowledge of social housing contracts including responsive repairs, voids, cyclical works and planned works is a must

Skills and abilities

• High level of interpersonal skills (i.e. listening skills)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of budget forecasting, cashflow and CVR reporting
• Experienced of managing a small team and is able to demonstrate the ability to develop team members
• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and word

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Approach Personnel Ltd that is operating as an employment business. We recruit temporary to permanent labour surrounding the UK. If this job isn’t suited to your specifications, please contact the number 0115 9003 171 to leave your details, we will then contact you when a job arises which best suits your skills.

Expected salary

£70000 per year

Location

Birmingham

Job date

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:28:56 GMT

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