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Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)
We are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor, to join Morgan Sindall Property Services, based out of our Osprey House hub in Chingford, London, working within the Borough of Waltham Forrest. The role will involve managing the commercial elements of specific projects within our planned works and building fire safety.
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 Managing QS and Regional Commercial Director are appraised of all progress. You will be responsible for the day to day management of a small team of commercial professionals.
Within the role, you’ll manager 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, payment of supply chain, forecast and Budget setting. 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial matters for planned projects including building fire safety schemes,
- Procurement
- Financial performance and periodic reporting, including forecasting, profit / loss, cash flow, etc.
- Contract compliance
- Meeting / liaison with client / subcontract / supply chain as necessary
- Manage commercial risk and opportunity
- Develop and agree a commercial strategy which achieves budget and maximises profitability
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 FRA works 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.
Benefits
- Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus
- 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
- Enhanced Pension Plan
- Private Medical (including 24hr GP)
- Life Assurance
- Share Save
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
- Buy & Sell Holiday
- 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.
MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel.
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.
Please refer to full job description upon completing your application.
