Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leighton Buzzard office

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 8.30am - 5.00pm (37.5 hours per week)

We are recruiting for a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance contractor who have an opening for you to join their business as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

About the role:

Working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll know that what you do matters, and creating an environment that enables you to be at your best matters to our client. You will get to see your impact and the improvements you provide to their customers every day which is only possible because of their amazing teams, made up of great people, just like you Fast paced and progressive, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility and thrive in an environment where you are trusted with a work/life balance that gives you the chance to feel motivated and satisfied, at work and at home.

Within their Social Housing Planned refurbishment works programs and some projects, such as Kitchen, Bathroom, Window and Doors and Roofing refits you will work both from the office and on site, collaborating with your team in an environment that is inclusive and fair for everyone.

You will work closely with the Operational teams in Leighton Buzzard and covering contracts across the region, which are typically planned refurbishment works of Tenanted Social Housing properties (typically covering all aspects of refurbishments to properties including Kitchens, bathrooms, doors and roofing replacements) Voids and sustainability works. Your role is to obtain and evaluate information to ensure a realistic cost for the supply of works, goods, materials, and services for designated Refurbishment/Projects. Whilst liaising with Contractors, Suppliers and Clients to ensure information, costs, profitability and value meet the requirements of designated project/contracts.

What's in it for you:

* Attractive salary and benefits package to suit you
* 27 Days Hols & Bank Holidays - option to buy or sell holidays
* Company pension scheme - up to 7.5%
* Company Car or Allowance
* Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and many more

An outline of your responsibility as a Senior Quantity Surveyor:

* Monitor the contract progress, assess, and report any changes that may affect project costs and or time scale.
* Liaise with Contract Managers to establish the project specification and requirements.
* Value and authorise payments to sub-contractors.
* Assist in the control of contract budgets.
* Prepare and monitor cash flow forecast for designated projects.
* Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment to the Client/Client's representative.
* Prepare monthly valuation reports.
* Submit invoices for certified value and ensure payments are received on time.
* Attend and contribute to meetings with work colleagues and or Clients/Customers when necessary, building relationships and demonstrating excellent communication skills.
* Assist in the development of the procurement programme.
* Assist in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids, and tenders to demanding timescales.

About You

You will have experience of working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor preferably within the Social Housing sector, your expertise as a Surveyor will give you the knowledge to hit the ground running and contribute effectively to the team, as a person of knowledge and wealth of experience from the Commercial aspect in the sector. Attention to detail and great written and verbal communication skills will be essential to your success. You will be an expert with IT with proficient MS office skills. You also must hold a Full UK Driving Licence as travel is a must with this role. The role will require a DBS check to be completed.

To discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call to:

[email protected]

Quoting reference number: #CODSQSLB20325

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.