Quantity Surveyor

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple projects in the London area. The ideal candidate should have experience in planned maintenance for social housing and possess a relevant degree. Responsibilities include commercial control, site visits, and collaborating with procurement teams. This permanent full-time position offers competitive benefits, including a company car allowance and a discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company Car / Allowance

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Plan

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance & Accident Cover

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working in a partnering and target cost model.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial control and reporting of projects.
• Conduct site visits and carry out surveying duties.
• Ensure timely procurement of sub-trades and suppliers.

Skills

Experience in planned maintenance for social housing

Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

Commercial control

Site surveying

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Level 4 qualification in Construction or Management

Job description

Overview

Permanent – Full Time (40 hours per week). We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor, who will be based from our existing partnership project office in Tottenham, North London. The role will initially cover works within the London area but our contract operates across the Homes Counties and through London and south down towards Crawley.

Responsibilities

As our Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of multiple projects from award up to final account.

Within the role, you’ll conduct site visits and carry out surveying duties; keeping your line manager appraised of the progress of all accounts, both client and sub-contract, through to finalisation. You’ll have effective commercial control of all allocated projects, including the provision of timely and accurate documentation in accordance with the reporting timetable, in particular CVR’s, forecasts, continuous improvement documents, cash flow forecast and the commercial register. In conjunction with the Procurement Team, you will ensure that the procurement of sub-trades and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner, and manage the timely production of the main/sub-contract final accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to ensure the best result, evaluation and agreement of all variations, extensions of time, loss and expense claims.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor who is degree qualified or has experience of working in a partnering and target cost type model in planned maintenance for social housing providers and/or local authorities.

Ideally you will have experience of working on large estate refurbishment projects and experience of the Building Safety Act relative to blocks and HRB's would also preferable.

Holding a level 4 qualification in Construction or Management (or equivalent or demonstrate extensive experience in a similar / related role), you will also hold aWhite CSCS Card or be working towards this.

Due to nature of the role, you must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Company Car / Allowance
• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

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Please refer to full job description upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.