Job Description
1. Job Reference: RAMS110324
2. Job Title: Managing Surveyor (Property Services)
3. Rate: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits package
4. Location: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Managing Surveyor
Are you looking for a Managing Surveyor role? Interested in working for a leading Property Services Contractor?
VANRATH are recruiting a Managing Surveyor to work for a well respected Property Services Contractor, based in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£50,000 - £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits package
Package Includes:
5. Employee Perks & Discounts
6. Life Assurance
7. Industry leading health & wellbeing programme
8. Healthcare Cash Plan
9. Long service awards
10. Great opportunities for learning & development
Client:
Our client is a well-respected Property Services Contractor that have been operating for approximately 50 years. They specialise in property alterations and modifications, damage restoration and maintenance projects. They work with Social and Private Housing clients, Property Management Companies, Care Homes, Schools, Councils and Commercial Buildings.
Overview of Role:
As a Managing Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in the successful management of Public Sector Contracts, ensuring the realisation of commercial and contractual targets. Reporting to the Head of Contracts, your primary responsibility is to oversee the commercial delivery and contractual aspects of these contracts, driving excellence in project execution and financial performance. This role requires a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of commercial management and the ability to foster strong relationships with clients and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
11. Efficiently manage and oversee contracts both operationally and commercially and foster strong client and supply chain relationships by promoting collaboration.
12. Cultivate strong client and supply chain relationships through collaborative efforts, promoting repeat business and exemplary service
13. Lead and manage the Quantity Surveying department, ensuring they meet targets and timelines. Facilitate effective team communication through regular huddles
14. Establish budgets and work specifications pre-start and closely monitor them throughout the project to ensure the achievement of project targets
15. Provide contractual and cost advice to operational staff
16. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, ensuring adequate training and support
17. Monitor trends and report operational issues, including productivity
18. Review contract compliance and liaise with teams to address non-compliances
19. Conduct audits of job completions and submissions, ensuring all contract requirements are met and accurate invoicing is in place
20. Audit monthly accounts to identify shortcomings and areas for improvement, reporting these for corrective action
21. Manage procurement, negotiation, and cost management of subcontractor packages
22. Contractual management of NEC contracts. Resolve day-to-day issues and contract disputes as they arise, engaging in negotiations with clients to reach resolutions
23. Operate in accordance with strict client KPIs, particularly focusing on Time, Cost, and Quality
24. Manage and prepare and present internal reports for Work in Progress and Cost Value Reconciliation
The Ideal Person:
Essential Criteria
25. Possess 3+ years of experience in a similar position
26. Experience with the NEC suite of contracts
27. Exhibit both commercial and operational awareness in delivering projects
28. Showcase a strong grasp of subcontractor management
29. Proven experience working in a fast-paced construction industry
30. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
31. Demonstrate strong organisational and time management abilities to effectively handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
32. Strong IT skills, with a command of MS Office
33. Hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Criteria
34. Demonstrated expertise in Measured Term Contracts
35. Familiarity with Public sector social housing contracts
36. Experience with CAFM IT Software.
Competencies
As a successful Managing Surveyor, you should possess the following key skills:
37. Strong communication and client relationship management
38. Independence and teamwork
39. Performance under pressure and meeting deadlines.
40. Enthusiasm, results-driven mindset, and attention to detail
41. Effective planning, organization, and problem-solving