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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Employer
Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd
Location
City of Westminster, London (Greater)
Salary
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 -Depending on experience + Benefits
Closing date
8 Aug 2022

Job Details

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

We are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor, to join MSPS on our total asset management contract with Westminster City Council. Based out of our office at Goldney Road, Maida Vale, the role will involve managing the commercial elements of our planned works stream. Works include Retrofit, FRA and other adhoc planned works such as roofing replacements, adhoc refurbishment projects to stock owned or maintained by Westminster City Council with a budget in excess of £10m per annum.

About the Role

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of multiple projects from award up to final account, ensuring the Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial are appraised of all progress. You will be responsible for the day to day management of a small team of commercial professionals including AQS’ and QS’.

Within the role, you’ll keep 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 submission of valuations, invoicing, cash collection, CVR reporting, valuation, and payment of supply chain. You will ensure that forecasts are achieved or exceeded where possible to ensure maximum profitability and value for MSPS and our clients.

In conjunction with the operational team you will drive productivity, identify opportunity to ensure that regional goals are achieved.

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 Senior Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation, with strong commercial skills to maximise value recovery. You’ll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVR’s and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Knowledge of planned maintenance is a must with experience of Retrofit or FRA works also desirable. Competency in IT systems and packages is essential with knowledge of Dynamics 365 and/or COINS also desirable. The right person for this role will also have had experience of managing teams and be able demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to develop a small team of QS’ and AQS’. A proven background of working with operational teams is essential and the ability to ensure that production and cash collection are continually driven to hit business targets and expectations. This person will also drive new business with our clients to maximise value and opportunity for all stakeholders.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension plan, private healthcare, life assurance, training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.

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 800 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.

MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel.

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

Company

Blue Octopus partners with employers from a multitude of different sectors and industries, using our next generation technology and recruitment expertise to help attract, engage and hire the best talent for their unique career opportunities. We know that having the right people in place is crucial to every business’ current and future successes, regardless of the area they operate in.

Over the last decade, our experience has allowed us to specialise in several sectors, including social housing.

Blue Octopus has a strong history of working with social housing providers to help them hire the best talent and improve their talent management processes. This experience, coupled with knowledge developed over time, has allowed us to fully understand both the market itself and the skills required within the sector. We understand that operating at a high standard, efficiently and cost-effectively, is vital for our clients in the Social Housing sector, who provide a much-needed service for their tenants.

Company info
Telephone
01135323418
Location
Octo House, 2 Station Road
Otley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS21 3HX
United Kingdom

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