Sureserve Group
Quantity Surveyor
Job Location
Blackburn, United Kingdom
Job Description
Now hiring: Quantity Surveyor
At Everwarm, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. With a driven team of over 500 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather. We're currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor who shares our commitment to quality, service, and environmental improvement.
Overview of the role:
To control financial aspects of social housing contracts, responsible for reporting on the financial performance on allocated projects and maximising margin.
Duties & responsibilities:
Liaise with all those concerned on all aspects of the project.
Assist contracts manager and site manager on legal and financial aspects to reduce risk.
Audit the contract documents and highlight discrepancies.
Produce an accurate cash flow forecast based on the project programme and update as work proceeds.
Produce a detailed cost plan / buying schedule for the each project.
Prepare detailed preliminaries expenditure schedules for discussion/agreement.
Identify appropriate work packages and sub-contractors.
Ensure subcontract orders are placed in line with projects financial targets.
Ensure adequate quotations are available for comparison.
Ensure a comprehensive analysis is undertaken on all quotations considering omissions/qualifications.
Ensure orders are issued in line with company procedures including relevant documents.
Liaise with procurement manager to ensure all sub-contractors appointed to the works have been assessed in accordance with the company’s procedures.
Produce and issue valuations in accordance with the contract documents.
Produce and maintain an ongoing draft final account, submit with valuation to ensure the client is kept fully informed of their obligations.
Assess sub-contractor accounts and produce subcontract payment certificates.
Issue Withholding Notices in good time against applications / invoices.
Agree subcontractor accounts before Lakehouse Final Account.
Skills & experience:
2 years’ experience in QS running financial aspects of social housing construction projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
Time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook.
Clear focus on customer satisfaction.
Good planner and able to assess own performance.
Reliable, tolerant, empathetic, team player.
Sufficiently mobile and flexible attitude to work.
Qualifications:
Construction related discipline.
QS degree.
What we offer:
£45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Company pension
Life assurance
32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays and Christmas and New Year Closure!)
Employee assistance programme with 24 hours telephone and online access
Generous recommend a friend scheme
Sureserve Group Legends scheme
Employee engagement events to bring together colleagues and families
Access to flexible benefits scheme (including bike to work scheme, healthcare cash plan)
Everwarm (part of the Sureserve Group) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Location: Blackburn, GB
Posted Date: 9/29/2024
At Everwarm, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. With a driven team of over 500 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather. We're currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor who shares our commitment to quality, service, and environmental improvement.
Overview of the role:
To control financial aspects of social housing contracts, responsible for reporting on the financial performance on allocated projects and maximising margin.
Duties & responsibilities:
Liaise with all those concerned on all aspects of the project.
Assist contracts manager and site manager on legal and financial aspects to reduce risk.
Audit the contract documents and highlight discrepancies.
Produce an accurate cash flow forecast based on the project programme and update as work proceeds.
Produce a detailed cost plan / buying schedule for the each project.
Prepare detailed preliminaries expenditure schedules for discussion/agreement.
Identify appropriate work packages and sub-contractors.
Ensure subcontract orders are placed in line with projects financial targets.
Ensure adequate quotations are available for comparison.
Ensure a comprehensive analysis is undertaken on all quotations considering omissions/qualifications.
Ensure orders are issued in line with company procedures including relevant documents.
Liaise with procurement manager to ensure all sub-contractors appointed to the works have been assessed in accordance with the company’s procedures.
Produce and issue valuations in accordance with the contract documents.
Produce and maintain an ongoing draft final account, submit with valuation to ensure the client is kept fully informed of their obligations.
Assess sub-contractor accounts and produce subcontract payment certificates.
Issue Withholding Notices in good time against applications / invoices.
Agree subcontractor accounts before Lakehouse Final Account.
Skills & experience:
2 years’ experience in QS running financial aspects of social housing construction projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel.
Time management, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook.
Clear focus on customer satisfaction.
Good planner and able to assess own performance.
Reliable, tolerant, empathetic, team player.
Sufficiently mobile and flexible attitude to work.
Qualifications:
Construction related discipline.
QS degree.
What we offer:
£45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Company pension
Life assurance
32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays and Christmas and New Year Closure!)
Employee assistance programme with 24 hours telephone and online access
Generous recommend a friend scheme
Sureserve Group Legends scheme
Employee engagement events to bring together colleagues and families
Access to flexible benefits scheme (including bike to work scheme, healthcare cash plan)
Everwarm (part of the Sureserve Group) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Location: Blackburn, GB
Posted Date: 9/29/2024
Contact Information
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