A National defence housing contractor with projects right across the UK and in this case dotted around the Salisbury Plain region is seeking a full time QS with a solid background with Schedule of Rates and within the Social Housing sector.
Role:
To accurately scope/measure and price Voids and Reactive Repairs; unique knowledge and implementation of NHF; assure compliance with contract conditions.
* Accurately scope and price voids using the NHF schedules
* Ensuring Value for money for the client
* Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with Client personnel involved directly or indirectly with the contract
* Provide business support to the Commercial Group. This will involve proactively facilitating our relationship with both internal and external customers by ensuring the completion of necessary commercial reports and documentation
* Deal directly with internal and external customers and where appropriate direct them to the appropriate contact or department to solve their queries
* Liaise with all staff including Area Managers, Site Managers and Void Scoping Supervisors
* Comply with the Organisation's Equality and Diversity Policy
Commercially:
* Deliver Change Management in accordance with the FDIS Contract ensuring timescales are met by all relevant stakeholders
* Management and resolution of queries submitted by Supply Chain regarding Core Services pricing
* Maintain commercial control to ensure planned milestone payments are achieved, final accounts are closed to meet the business targets
* Monitor and review Supply Chain performance
* Manage supplier payments in line with contractual and company policy
* Assist in the development and implementation of commercial risk management procedures
* Attend meetings, provide reports and liaise with all stakeholders on commercial matters
* Assist Principle Commercial Manager in monitoring and presenting monthly cost reports as required
* Ensure Core and Additional Services are priced and managed in line with contract requirements delivering value for money at all times
* Carry out adjudications for Additional Services as per delegated authority
Experience:
Commercial experience in construction, property maintenance or related field including:
Developing cost models
Risk Analysis & ManagementPreparation of work proposals/tenderDispute resolutionExcellent working knowledge of commercial processes
Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Fraud prevention
Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and a collaborative working environment
In return;
Up to 60k - 65k per annum
6% employee matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Single private medical cover
Company car/Car allowance (allowance is £3600)
1 x professional subscription per year
Life assurance 2x annual salary