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