Based: Burton office; Office based with travel around Nottingham, Derby, Staffordshire & Birmingham. Working 08:30 – 17:00 Monday – Friday.
Working with us as a Quantity Surveyor, you'll know that what you do matters, and creating an environment that enables you to be at your best matters to us. We get to see our impact and the improvements we provide to our customers every day; which is only possible because of our amazing teams, made up of great people, just like you. Fast paced and progressive, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility and thrive in an environment where you are trusted; with a work/life balance that gives you the chance to feel motivated and satisfied, at work and at home.
Within our Social Housing planned refurbishment programmes you will be delivering internal and external works within tenanted properties. You will work both from our office and on site, collaborating with your team in an environment that is inclusive and fair for everyone.
You will work closely with the Operational team in Burton, covering contracts across the region. Typically working in live tenanted Social Housing properties, covering all aspects of refurbishments including roofing, kitchen and bathroom along with general project works. Your role is to obtain and evaluate information to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials and services for designated refurbishment projects. Whilst liaising with contractors, suppliers and clients to ensure information, costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of designated project/contracts.
Responsibilities
* Monitor the contract progress, assess, and report any changes that may affect project costs and/or time scale.
* Liaise with Contract Managers to establish the project specification and requirements.
* Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors.
* Assist in the control of contract budgets.
* Prepare and monitor cash flow forecast for designated projects.
* Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment to the Client or Client's representative.
* Prepare monthly valuation reports.
* Submit invoices for certified value and ensure payments are received on time.
* Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and/or Clients/Customers when necessary, building relationships and demonstrating excellent communication skills.
* Assist in the development of the procurement programme.
* Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders to demanding timescales.
Qualifications
You will have experience of working as a Quantity Surveyor preferably within the Social Housing sector; your expertise as a Surveyor will give you the knowledge to hit the ground running and contribute effectively to the team, as a person of knowledge and wealth of experience from the commercial aspect in our sector. Attention to detail and great written and verbal communication skills will be essential to your success. You also must have expert IT skills with proficient MS Office skills. A full UK driving licence is required as travel is a must with this role. The role will require a DBS check.
Disability Confident
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About Novus Property Solutions
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award‑winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family‑owned business with a rich 129‑year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate.
Benefits
* Attractive salary and benefits package to suit you.
* 27 days holidays & BH – option to buy or sell holidays.
* Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%.
* Company Car or Allowance.
* Discounted Healthcare Scheme.
* High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card.
* A day paid volunteering per year.
* Length of service awards.
* Many more…
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