Quantity Surveyor

Vacancy: Quantity Surveyor

Closing Date: Sunday 24 November

Expected Interview Date : WC 02 December

Salary: £43,803.75

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About the vacancy:

The Quantity Surveyor will support the Capital Investment Finance Manager with project cost and contract management. They will provide a full range of professional Quantity Surveying services to support the efficient planning and delivery of the property investment and regeneration work.

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In this role you will produce accurate forecast and budget information in line with financial requirements, work collaboratively with the wider NCH teams to ensure financial orders are understood and followed and provide access to information and assist with knowledge and training of individuals.

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You will work with Finance business partners to provide timely financial management information to enable accurate spend reports regularly.

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Specifically, the role will:

• Provide feasibility costs for future projects based on internal and external costs.
• Work with project managers to manage project costs, authorise variations and valuations. Provide value engineering advice for projects where costs are higher than expected.
• Support the Programme Managers with financial support in the delivery of the Capital Works Investment programme and Regeneration projects.
• Provide financial technical support in the preparation of tenders, preparing cost matrices for tenders.
• Advise and assist on the most appropriate contract procurement strategy. Assist in the preparation and evaluation of new framework agreements, appointment, and management of Contracts. Ensure that financial limits are managed within the constraints of the agreement and published notifications.
• To use skill, knowledge, and judgement to recommend appropriate forms of contract prior to tendering project. Produce and prepare contract specific preliminaries using NBS software and also bespoke systems.
• Undertake financial tender analysis and produce tender reports, making recommendations for appointment or areas of value engineering.
• Prepare contract documents and arrange for their signing and sealing as appropriate, and the issue of documentation to successful contractors. Advise and support other team members with contract management using JCT, NEC and other forms of contract.
• Provide cost management on each contract to ensure the final account does not exceed the contract sum. Initiate action in a timely manner as appropriate to address any under-performance.
• Conduct the role of Contracts Administrator in all aspects of contract management, including authorisation of valuations, extensions of time, issuing default notices and certification of final account.
• Manage and monitor the contract administration and cost consultancy services provided by external consultants. Undertake financial audits on current projects and final accounts as required.
• Undertake contract valuations with the support of the Project Surveyor. Make site inspections and measurements as necessary. Advise on variation costs and budget implications. Issue payment certificates and other contract certificates as appropriate.
• Develop the financial management knowledge of the Contract Management team including providing coaching and support to team members.
• Lead and advise on the appropriate course of action in respect of contractual disputes, taking appropriate legal advice, ascertaining the risk and identifying the most appropriate course of defense.
• Participate in designated contractor progress meetings, ensuring that all necessary actions are completed.
• Contribute to the annual budget planning exercise.
• Perform any other duties as directed by your Line Manager in furtherance of the organisation and individual objectives and policies.
• Effectively communicate with customers, private occupants and leaseholders ensuring all complaints and queries are dealt with in accordance with NCH policy.
• Provide relevant data and information as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the business internally and externally.
• To work at all times in a safe and appropriate manner to meet the duties and responsibilities within the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the association.

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(Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.)

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For further information about the role, please contact

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Application Process:

We require an application form to be completed for every role (simply hit apply now).

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We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.

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Your NCH, our comprehensive benefits package:

We believe NCH is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way.

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As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential.

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Enhanced Pension Scheme:
We operate two pension schemes, one with Aviva Pensions, and one with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Aviva Pensions is a defined contribution pension scheme. LGPS is a defined benefit pension scheme with generous employer contribution values. You may be able to transfer in any other pension you have within your first year of service.

Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following 3 years' service.

Agile Working Policy (dependent on role):
NCH work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.'

Health and Wellbeing:
We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Sick leave and a sabbatical leave policy.

Development:
We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development.

Social Events Committee
Subsidized events available for colleagues and their families to attend Examples of trips include Drayton Manor, Legoland, and buses to visit Christmas Markets in London and Birmingham

Sabbatical Leave Policy:
An opportunity to apply for up to 12 months of sabbatical leave once you have worked with us for 3 years. Allowing you to finish writing that book or taking time to tick a few destinations off your bucket list

Recognition Awards:
We run a colleague led recognition award which encourages colleagues to recognize the achievements of their peers and celebrate the fantastic work we have carried out over the past 12 months.

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About Newport City Homes

Newport City Homes (NCH) has a significant presence in South-East Wales, we have a responsibility to make sure our customers, communities and colleagues are given opportunities to grow and succeed as we respond to the significant challenges ahead.

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Here at NCH, our true responsibility is to ensure that we create an environment that is equal and fair for all, but this does not mean simply treating everyone the same. As an employer we want everyone to feel supported, valued and treated with respect and kindness, this touches on every aspect of who we are as an association and is one of the cornerstones of how we work. That is why inclusion is one of our values and why we are building our systems, processes and actions around positively promoting a sense of belonging.

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As a housing provider our ambition is to provide an excellent customer experience, we want to grow and develop our homes and communities and to be agile and innovative in our approach to solving problems and making decisions. We have three strategic commitments that cut across all our activities and decisions and collectively they enable us to achieve our NCH Strategy 2025, by ensuring we make joined up decisions and choices that make the best use of our resources, have the greatest combined impact and make a positive difference.

Our Values

Active - We take action and get things right first time

Collaborative - We work hard to earn the trust of customers and colleagues

Inclusive - We celebrate our differences and embrace diversity in people and ideas

Trusted - Individually we're good, but together we're great

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NCH strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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