Maintenance QS

A National defence housing contractor with projects right across the UK and in this case dotted around the Salisbury Plain region is seeking a full time QS with a solid background with Schedule of Rates and within the Social Housing sector.

Role:

To accurately scope/measure and price Voids and Reactive Repairs; unique knowledge and implementation of NHF; assure compliance with contract conditions.

• Accurately scope and price voids using the NHF schedules
• Ensuring Value for money for the client
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with Client personnel involved directly or indirectly with the contract
• Provide business support to the Commercial Group. This will involve proactively facilitating our relationship with both internal and external customers by ensuring the completion of necessary commercial reports and documentation
• Deal directly with internal and external customers and where appropriate direct them to the appropriate contact or department to solve their queries
• Liaise with all staff including Area Managers, Site Managers and Void Scoping Supervisors
• Comply with the Organisation's Equality and Diversity Policy

Commercially:

• Deliver Change Management in accordance with the FDIS Contract ensuring timescales are met by all relevant stakeholders
• Management and resolution of queries submitted by Supply Chain regarding Core Services pricing
• Maintain commercial control to ensure planned milestone payments are achieved, final accounts are closed to meet the business targets
• Monitor and review Supply Chain performance
• Manage supplier payments in line with contractual and company policy
• Assist in the development and implementation of commercial risk management procedures
• Attend meetings, provide reports and liaise with all stakeholders on commercial matters
• Assist Principle Commercial Manager in monitoring and presenting monthly cost reports as required
• Ensure Core and Additional Services are priced and managed in line with contract requirements delivering value for money at all times
• Carry out adjudications for Additional Services as per delegated authority

Experience:

Commercial experience in construction, property maintenance or related field including:

Developing cost models

Risk Analysis & ManagementPreparation of work proposals/tenderDispute resolutionExcellent working knowledge of commercial processes

Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Fraud prevention

Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and a collaborative working environment

In return;

Up to 60k - 65k per annum

6% employee matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Single private medical cover

Company car/Car allowance (allowance is £3600)

1 x professional subscription per year

Life assurance 2x annual salary