Rydon Maintenance Ltd are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs for our responsive and planned housing maintenance and repairs contracts.
The position is based from our office in Dartford, Kent, however we do operate a hybrid working culture which means we can offer you flexibility with a mix of working from home and in the office.
Rydon combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. We recognise that it's our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We're continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers within the maintenance environment.
Job Purpose
We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team to take a lead role in managing costs for our responsive repairs, cyclical decorations and lifecycle repairs contract in Brockley. You will be working to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials and services is achieved. Repairs span the full spectrum of trades and include electrical repairs, carpentry, plumbing and much more.
As Quantity Surveyor your key responsibilities will include:
Control of expenditure
Timely Purchasing and negotiating Sub Contract, Material and Plant orders
Reconcile cost/value reports & profit forecasts
Ensure Subcontractors and Suppliers are approved and meet company standards prior to procurement
Ensuring value for money and financial assessments
Manage day to day cost control & monitoring and reporting
Process Subcontractor requests for payment via application & invoice
This is a full time permanent position, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
What we can offer you as Quantity Surveyor;
A competitive starting salary.
Car allowance of £4,872 per annum.
25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
Company pension, life assurance and income protection.
Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan, Private Medical Insurance and Cycle to work schemes.
Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
Opportunities to progress your career across the business.
Full training, ongoing coaching and support.
This is a great opportunity for further personal growth/development.
Experience Required
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor with demonstrable experience gained ideally within a housing maintenance environment (reactive/responsive repairs, cyclical decorations and/or lifecycle repairs). Candidates with experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the Refurbishment of social housing stock will also be considered. You will also have NHF schedule of rates experience and knowledge of property services contracts for local authorities.
If you have this experience then we would strongly encourage you to apply.
Additional Information
As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.
Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
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