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A large social housing regeneration group are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for a repairs and maintenance social housing project in Redditch,Worcestershire
Summary of Role:
Carrying out the commercial role on the project in line with processes and procedures to ensure the contractual and commercial position is protected and financial performance is enhanced.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Develop a good understanding of the wider aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental law affecting a Facilities business.
* Have a full understanding and appreciation of the contract under which your project is operating and the risks and opportunities this presents.
* Understand and implement the requirements of Health Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures and conduct all duties in a manner consistent with these.
* Develop a high level of competence in the application of IT skills to facilitate own role within
* Identify, manage, reduce and drive out unnecessary costs and inefficient activities
* Be an advocate for Lean management and encourage the operational and commercial teams to look for ways to improve our services and constantly improve.
* Identify, manage and continually demonstrate the value of our service to our clients through effective use of Management Information.
* Maximise cash flow through timely preparation of valuations, submission of invoices and receipt of payment
* Develop high level of understanding of planning, programming and works order tracking to ensure accurate progress reporting
* Fully understand the project measures and performance criteria and influence the performance of our suppliers and teams against these metrics.
* Production of Timely accounts for use in managing the business
* Production of accurate and timely financial forecasts for use in setting targets
* Establish and maintain accurate and robust reporting structures and monitor resources and costs to ensure that projects meet and / or exceed targets
* Develop comprehensive understanding of financial models including cashflow; turnover forecasts and project profit / loss statements
* Manage and report on the clients budget as required within the contract and constantly strive to improve the value of the service we provide.
* Develop and in-depth understanding of contractual, commercial, insurance and legal processes relating to contracts.
* Assist in the prompt preparation and settlement of all accounts.
* Ensure the prompt identification of risks in projects and implement risk management techniques, risk registers and actions plans to mitigate the risks
* Procure services and materials in an efficient manner with organisations in accordance with procurement policy and procedures and ensure appropriate records are kept.
* Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the quality policy and procedures and how these are applied to individuals own role.
* Ability to develop new ideas and developing it into a different approach.
* Share any innovations with the wider team.
* Develop understanding and working knowledge of project close out processes
* Ensure that the commercial function is at the heart of the project team.
* Actively develop influencing and negotiation skills
* Actively researches issues to identify alternatives actions and always look to implement optimum solutions.
CSCS:
Qualifications:
Commercial degree or equivalent
Professional Membership:
RICS is desired.
Relevant Experience:
Social Housing Maintenance / Refurbishment
The Company:
A large construction group who are a leading provider of regeneration services in the UK. They design, build, refurbish and regenerate communities completing refurbishment, repairs and maintenance and housing development.
The Person:
It is likely you will have previously worked as either a QS or Quantity Surveyor
If you feel that you have the correct skills for this role then please forward CV's to Adam Shaw on Email
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