We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the East Midlands, who are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent contract. The position is due to start in November 2023, with the salary being £38,284 to £42,714 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar position in Social Housing, educated to a degree/HND/HNC level and hold a full UK Driving License.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting delivery of sound cost management and accurate cash flow forecasting

• Working in collaboration with the organisation’s Asset Investment Management and Building Surveyors

• Reviewing valuations, issuing payment certificates, checking invoices prior to payment & concluding final accounts

• Ensuring data on completed works is provided in a timely manner to maintain the accuracy of the organisation’s asset management data base

• Taking an active role in procurement exercises, including production of tender packs and analysis of returned tenders

• Undertaking training and attend meetings as required and directed by your line manager

• Ensuring compliance with the organisations Equality & Diversity policy at all times

• Delivering a service that is value for money

• Take an active role in options appraisals to inform investment decisions

Experience required:

• Experience of providing cost management of multi-million pound investment programmes

• Excellent communication skills X Working knowledge of different forms of construction

• Working knowledge of construction materials

• Good commercial acumen and negotiation skills

• Experience of serving the needs of multiple, diverse stakeholders

• Experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines

• Knowledge and experience of the NEC form of contract

• Ability to use main MS Office packages: Word, Excel, Outlook

• Proven verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills including presentations

• Delivers on personal targets and objectives

• Is focused on personal learning and business improvement

• Cares about customers and communities and works to exceed their expectations

• Driving licence car required for business use

Rewards and Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave of 27 days per year (pro rata), and an additional five days after five years’ service

• Flexible working options

• LGPS pension

• Occupational sick pay (after a successful probation period), maternity pay, paternity pay and adoption pay

• Training opportunities

• Employee discounts and offers through Discount Hubs

• A Green Car Benefit Scheme

• Free car parking

• Cycle to work scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday to Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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