Sector: Refurbishment Social Housing

Projects: Social Housing refurbishments, Void housing, Reactive & Planned maintenance

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Anderselite. As a key member of our commercial team, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring the efficient delivery of each scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Manager with effective financial management during pre-commencement stage to reduce risk and increase target contribution prior to commencement on site.
• Undertake financial management and accurate reportage, in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist the CM in financial pre-commencement activities such as pricing of works for submission to client, appointment of consultants, initial subcontract negotiations.
• Carry out key commercial tasks such as bonus payments, subcontract procurement and management, site measurement, internal and external valuations, Management of change orders, Cost Value reportage, Performance Reviews – all in accordance with the Quantity Surveyors Manual and Training Plan.

Subcontract Procurement and Order Placement

• Subcontract procurement and order placement.
• Production of enquires.
• Obtaining quotations and completing comparisons.
• Order value negotiations and agreements.
• Ensure subcontractors price is in line with our supply chain agreements to maximise rebates.
• Appoint subcontractor and complete Pre Order Meeting.
• Administration of order documents.

Subcontract Account Management

• Monthly valuation assessment and administration.
• Monitor and record works complete.
• Administration of payments in line with agreed payment dates.
• Forecasting final accounts through to completion.
• Agreement of final accounts and obtainment of Final Account Indemnity form upon completion.

Monthly Cost Value Reports

• Completion of initial internal value split within cost value report to determine value within each discipline.
• Completion of cost projection for duration of scheme across all elements to establish projected final cost.
• Produce accurate cost information for monthly Cost Value Report.
• Completion of Cost Value Report by inputting accurate costs.
• Updating internal value in line with most recent projected final account.
• Updating projected cost for the duration of scheme.
• Ensure Subcontract and Material liabilities are input accurately.
• Completion of Contribution Action Plan.
• Ensure cash position updated accurately.
• Attend budget meetings with site team.
• Production of performance review document for senior management.
• Present current Cost Value Report to senior management during performance review.

Management of Change Orders/Variation Accounts

• Accurately record occurrence of any change orders whether client or contractor led.
• Pricing of change order to establish cost and value.
• Production of early warning notice / change order for submission to client.
• Update Cost Value Report ensuring both cost and value are updated prior to monthly report.
• Update projected final account to be submitted to client with monthly valuation claim.
• Value engineering process to ensure best value for client and to maximise internal contribution.

What We Offer

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes:

• Up to £70,000 + package
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Requirements

• Industry experience in the role of a Quantity Surveyor
• Experience of planning, organising and prioritising workload whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Soft skills encompassing empathy, understanding and listening
• Knowledge of social housing contracts including responsive repairs, voids, cyclical works and planned works is a must
• High level of interpersonal skills (i.e. listening skills)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of budget forecasting, cashflow and CVR reporting
• Experienced of managing a small team and is able to demonstrate the ability to develop team members
• Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and word
• Key Attributes: Team Player, Confident and able to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, Ability to multitask, Well organised, Good time management skills, Self motivated and Enthusiastic.