Senior Quantity Surveyor

Where

Coalville

Type

Contract

Salary

Annual

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Stenson Road, LE67 4JP Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 28.00 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities
  • Assist the Housing Asset Management Team in coordinating and managing cost control and procedures for repairs and investment work of the Council s housing stock.
  • Support the team in producing and maintaining accurate financial information in compliance with the Council s standing orders.
  • Ensure effective cost control measures are in place and budgets are adhered to regarding external and internal contracts.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, customers, and stakeholders, handling challenging situations as needed.
  • Assist the Housing Procurement Officer with the procurement of contracts.
  • Forecast cash flow and manage accruals, sharing information with other stakeholders as required.
  • Review contractor valuations in a timely manner, ensuring all works are completed with relevant paperwork and payments are made according to contractor terms and conditions.
  • Be responsible for contract documentation and provide advice and support on disputes.
  • Promote the Council's Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure non-discriminatory service provision and employment practices.
  • Ensure the council keeps up to date with legislation and technical advances.
  • Support the management of the delivery of capital investment work to the council's housing stock.
  • Manage the on-site work of contractors and the in-house team.
Person Specification
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.
  • Quantity surveying qualification or equivalent at HNC level or above.
  • Previous experience supporting a contract management team in housing refurbishment, maintenance, or the construction industry.
Behaviors
  • Confidence and resilience to deal with changing demands.
  • Lead by example to embrace change.
  • Motivation of self and others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to build rapport and maintain good relationships with a varying range of people.
  • Able to resolve difficult and complex situations professionally, tactfully, and diplomatically.
  • Effective influencing and negotiation to achieve desired results.
  • Works well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Uses own initiative to prioritize work tasks.
Technical Skills
  • Ability to interpret complex financial information including project finances, budgets, and valuations to ensure effective cost control.
  • Effectively manage contractors, including chairing contract meetings.
  • Resolve issues and problems that may arise with contractors.
  • Identify and appraise options for continuous improvement and Value for Money opportunities.
  • Ensure budgets are controlled and expenditure kept within the scope of contracts.
  • Ability to produce financial reports.
  • Proven track record of staff management and development.
  • Contract knowledge, negotiation, and OJEU procurement experience.
  • Experience in commercially managing planned and maintenance contracts.
  • Knowledge of a range of procurement routes for asset management.
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