Adecco's specialist Property Services Division North are delighted to be working with a reputable Yorkshire Housing provider as we look to assist them in recruiting a permanent Quantity Surveyor to work alongside their Wakefield offices.
Purpose
The postholder's main duties will include providing a technical end to end process from inception to final completion of building operations, preparation and agreement of final accounts, bill of quantities (BoQ), tender preparation, contract preparation and execution.
Duties
Be responsible for submitting cost plans and estimates with projected cash flows to senior management to ensure financially viable outcomes are achieved for the organisation.
Provide support in all aspects of estimating and surveying, cost forecasting, frameworks, suitable contract awareness, evaluating claims arising from contracts, monitor performance trends and a knowledge of electronic tendering reporting to senior managers;
Assist in the delivery of specific operational project plans and policies that deliver a high quality and cost effective reactive, planned maintenance and new installations service, under the direction of senior management;
Provide guidance and support to teams of staff in the control of allocated budgets;
Undertake negotiations and deliver effective contact with internal and external commissioners of construction maintenance and improvement projects and determine final tender levels as required;
Have an awareness of appropriate legislation and statutory requirements;
Promote health and safety awareness to ensure safe working environments in accordance with the company's health and safety policies and procedures and undertake risk assessments as required.
Candidate requirements
a qualification at Level 4 (within a construction related subject) of the Qualifications and Credit Framework, such as an HNC, Award, Certificate or Diploma at level 4 or equivalent;
Desirable :Quantity Surveying qualification or experience
membership of an appropriate professional body is desirable;
experience of working with a computerised management system including but not limited to Microsoft and electronic procurement systems;
must be an accomplished communicator, negotiator, and motivator; and
valid UK driving licence with daily access to a vehicle in order to travel throughout the district and to other locations as required by the business.
Salary and benefits
£35, - £39,
25 days holiday (rising to 30 over 5 years service) + statutory bank holidays;
a very attractive pension scheme (15.7% employer contribution);
happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
a wide range of personal development opportunities;
a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
1 day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
"cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform
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