Experience within Property Services, Social Housing or Planned Maintenance would be preferred, but is not essential. The client is also open to Quantity Surveyors from other construction backgrounds, including residential, new build, refurbishment and general contracting, provided you have strong core commercial experience.
The Role
Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you'll take commercial responsibility for a range of planned works programmes, working closely with the operational team and supporting more junior members of the commercial function.
The projects include a variety of residential improvement and refurbishment works, such as:
Re-roofing
Kitchen and bathroom replacements
Window and door replacements
Electrical testing and inspection programmes
Residential refurbishment
Elemental improvement works
You'll play a key role in ensuring projects are commercially controlled, profitable and delivered in line with contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the commercial performance of projects from start to completion
Ensure full commercial entitlement is secured under the contract
Monitor project costs, revenue, margins and overall performance
Prepare and manage CVRs, CVCs and management accounts
Manage valuations, applications and monthly invoicing
Monitor cash flow and resolve commercial queries
Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners
Work closely with Operations and Finance on commercial performance
Analyse management information and project costs
Support robust budget and cost control
Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Provide guidance and support to more junior members of the commercial team
What We're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with Quantity Surveyors from a range of construction backgrounds.
Ideally, you'll have:
Previous Quantity Surveying experience
Experience managing the commercial side of construction projects
Strong cost control and commercial management skills
Experience with valuations, CVRs and financial reporting
Good Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables and formulas
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A full UK driving licence
Property Services / Social Housing experience would be advantageous, particularly experience with:
Planned Maintenance
Refurbishment
Residential improvement works
NHF SOR / Schedule of Rates
Social Housing contracts
However, candidates from other construction sectors such as residential/new build will also be considered.
What's on Offer
£50,000–£60,000 basic salary
£4,000 annual car allowance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual salary reviews
Private healthcare and dental care
Pension with employer contribution
Life insurance
Interested
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity and have a strong commercial background, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply with your CV today for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year