Quantity Surveyor (Responsive Repairs)

Novus Property Solutions; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Yeovil or Bristol. This hybrid role focuses on Social Housing Responsive repairs, allowing for both office and remote work. The successful candidate will manage the commercials for contracts while ensuring project costs and profitability. Responsibilities include preparing bids, monitoring cash flow, and maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders. The role requires strong attention to detail and proficient IT skills.

Benefits

27 Days Holidays & BH

Company pension scheme

Company Car or Allowance

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Social Housing sector, working on multiple contracts.
• Understanding of JCT and Measure Term Contracts; Price per property (PPP) experience is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of estimates, bids, and tenders.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecast for designated projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment to the Client.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficient IT skills with MS Office

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor (Responsive Repairs) • Quantity Surveyor (Social Housing – Responsive Repairs). Based: Yeovil or Bristol office; Hybrid role - working Monday to Friday, typically 8.30am – 5.00pm. Great opportunity at Novus to work on a long-term Social Housing framework contract. You will play a crucial part in delivering the commercials on our contract with autonomy in your role, allowing you to make a significant impact. Our focus is on Social Housing Responsive repairs and void works within tenanted properties, with the opportunity to work both from home/office and on site, collaborating with your team in an inclusive and fair environment.

Working as a Quantity Surveyor you’ll know that what you do matters and creating an environment that enables you to be at your best matters to us. We see our impact and improvements we provide to our customers every day; this is possible because of our teams, made up of great people like you. It is fast paced and progressive, with opportunities to take responsibility and thrive in an environment where you are trusted, with a work/life balance that keeps you motivated and satisfied at work and at home.

The role is to obtain and evaluate information to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials, and services for designated refurbishment/projects, liaising with Contractors, Suppliers and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of designated project/contracts.

What’s in it for you

• Attractive salary and benefits package to suit you
• 27 Days Hols & BH – option to buy or sell holidays
• Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
• Company Car or Allowance
• Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card
• A day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and many more

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids, and tenders to demanding timescales.
• Assist in the development of the procurement programme.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecast for designated projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment to the Client/Client’s representative.
• Prepare monthly valuation reports.
• Submit invoices for certified value and ensure payments are received on time.
• Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors.
• Liaise with Contract Managers to establish the project specification and requirements.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and/or Clients/Customers, building relationships and demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Monitor the contract progress, assess, and report any changes affecting project costs and/or timescale.
• Assist in the control of contract budgets.

About You

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Social Housing sector, working on multiple contracts; responsive repairs knowledge is advantageous.
• Understanding of JCT and Measure Term Contracts; Price per property (PPP) experience is desirable.
• Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills with MS Office; Full UK Driving Licence (travel is required).
• DBS check may be required.

About Novus

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 20 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 128-year heritage, delivering bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.

Diversity and Inclusion

Novus Property Solutions values people and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We understand that not all applicants meet every criterion, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all qualifications.