Assistant QS

Integral UK LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Facilities and Maintenance firm based in the UK seeks an Assistant QS to manage reactive maintenance processes at the University of Liverpool. The role involves verifying invoiced works against contractual rates, tracking variations, and supporting cost validation measures. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on process improvement. Join us to help enhance the quality of maintenance services provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing maintenance work orders.
• Ability to verify rates against contractually agreed schedules.
• Strong understanding of reactive maintenance trends.

Responsibilities

• Process reactive maintenance work orders against established schedule of rates.
• Verify that invoiced works match the agreed schedule of rates prices.
• Track variations from standard rates and obtain proper authorization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Job description

We are seeking an Assistant QS to join are team at the University of Liverpool

This role specifically requires attention to detail in verifying that charged rates match the contractually agreed schedule and identifying patterns in reactive maintenance that could lead to cost efficiencies.

1. Processing reactive maintenance work orders against established schedule of rates
2. Verifying that invoiced works match the agreed schedule of rates prices
3. Auditing contractor applications to ensure compliance with contracted rates
4. Tracking variations from standard rates and obtaining proper authorization
5. Maintaining and updating the schedule of rates database as rates change
6. Reconciling discrepancies between quoted rates and actual charges
7. Assisting with analysis of high-frequency reactive maintenance items to identify trends
8. Supporting the creation of reports showing spend patterns across reactive maintenance
9. Helping to identify opportunities for converting recurring reactive tasks to planned maintenance
10. Processing emergency call-out charges and verifying they meet contractual terms
11. Supporting cost validation for out-of-hours reactive maintenance work
12. Assisting with benchmarking reactive maintenance costs against industry standards
13. Helping prepare periodic reviews of schedule of rates to ensure market competitiveness
14. Supporting negotiations for rates on non-standard reactive maintenance items
15. Maintaining records of contractor response times against service level agreements
16. Assisting with the evaluation of reactive maintenance contractor performance
17. Statutory PPM Monthly Remedial Cost capture.

About Integral & JLL

We’re Integral, part of JLL. We’re a Facilities and Maintenance firm based across the UK. We work with organisations in Mechanical, Electrical and Fabric works with engineers nationwide to deliver engineering excellence for our clients. The Integral family are the Largest mobile hard services provider in the UK.

If you’re looking to step up your career, Integral and JLL are the perfect professional home. At Integral and JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game changing facilities and maintenance initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at Integral and JLL!