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Adecco specialist Property Services Division - North is working in partnership with a local Housing Association to recruit for a permanent Quantity Surveyor to work off their offices based in South Yorkshire.

Purpose

The Quantity Surveyor will evaluate all levels of commercial risk and maximise the company's benefit covering procurement, risk mitigation, pricing and contract management but also managing sub-contractor accounts from conception to final account, consisting of enquiries, tendering, negotiation, placement of orders and order of final account.

Duties

• To lead/assist on commercial management associated with the organisations Developments programmes and co-ordinate resources associated with providing good accounting and budget management
• To assist on contract procurement, management and performance and support Group Procurement through various frameworks that support our business requirements
• Provide and be accountable for financial forecasts for teams', contractors', and partners' expenditure over the duration of projects, and to provide support for financial planning, forecasting and budget controls
• To produce, analyse and report on the profit improvement plan to senior management
• Audit expenditure and contractor accounts, including those of supply chains to ensure accuracy of valuations and invoices, ensuring that we receive value for money.
• Undertake feasibility studies, investigations, scope and prepare cost plans and estimates in inform high level decision making regarding commercial and development opportunities.
• Establish key metrics for the measurement of productivity/efficiency enhancements driven by your function and regularly report results to key stakeholders

Candidate requirements

• Quantity Surveying degree or any other commercial, construction or civil engineering qualification; housing background
• Significant experience in the field with a good commercial and residential, understanding both Public and Private sector.
• Knowledge of JCT D&B, NEC framework
• Up to date knowledge of construction materials to support innovation and development.
• Able to work with tight deadlines and demonstrate managerial skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills - communication
• Able to create and maintain great relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Salary and benefits

• £40,000 per annum
• 36 -37hr working week
• 16% pension contribution Local Gov scheme
• Flexible working / life balance - hybrid role
• 30+8 holidays rising to 37+8 with length of service
• Assistance with relevant work training and qualification - career advancement support

For a full JD and more info on how to apply - please contact Cristina at 07731984703

To speak to a recruitment expert please contact Cristina Baraganu