Quantity Surveyor

Birmingham 53K - 56K per year Permanent

Job Reference: J28300

I am looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a housing association in the West Midlands. The Quantity Surveyor will be working within the Repairs and Maintenance team. This role offers a generous pension scheme of up to 8% matched contributions.

Quantity Surveyor duties:

Manage and oversee delivery of repairs, void and special project works that are delivered through the contracted supply chain.
Management of high value contracts, delivering repairs and voids, special projects and the material supply for the Repairs and Maintenance Team.
Ensure all Repairs and Maintenance contracts are managed in accordance with legislation and procedures.
Work collaboratively with the leadership team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective commercial delivery of the wider service.
Assist the Operations Managers and Heads of Service in developing and reviewing relevant budgets and expenditure robustly and in line with financial controls.
Responsible for reporting any financial and budget variations in a timely manner and taking corrective actions where necessary.

What is required for the Quantity Surveyor post:

A relevant HNC and commercial experience and knowledge of Quantity Surveying or Management Accounting.
Experience with construction or maintenance works.
Experience of managing and procuring for high-value contracts, with a working knowledge of relevant contract management and procurement legislation.
You will be proficient in the use of NHF Rates and Contracts and how to use them to achieve value for money and best practise commercially.
Demonstrable experience of working with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure strict financial controls and value for money are adhered to within service delivery.

Benefits of the role: