1. Competitive Day rate
2. Possibility of becoming permanent role
About Our Client
A social housing provider in Cornwall, managing and maintaining homes on behalf of Cornwall Council and delivering high quality housing services to communities across the county. We are committed to providing safe, sustainable, and affordable homes while driving value for money and commercial excellence.
Job Description
3. Establish robust commercial oversight of live planned and responsive contracts.
4. Validate and challenge contractor valuations, applications and variation submissions.
5. Improve cost forecasting accuracy across capital and revenue workstreams.
6. Strengthen change control and commercial governance processes.
7. Support the Commercial Manager with clear, executive-ready financial reporting.
8. Scrutinise contractor applications for payment, ensuring accuracy and evidential compliance.
9. Assess and negotiate variations and compensation events in accordance with contract conditions.
10. Provide independent cost advice on planned investment and major workstreams.
11. Support procurement exercises with pricing evaluation and cost modelling.
12. Monitor programme expenditure against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and variances.
13. Ensure compliance with Standing Orders, Procurement Act 2023 and internal financial regulations.
The Successful Applicant
14. Proven track record within social housing, local government, or property services
15. Experience working at QS level and above
16. Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and public sector procurement
17. Experience managing large scale maintenance or capital works programmes
18. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
19. Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent (RICS/CIOB desirable)
What's on Offer
20. £350-450 day rate
21. Remote working