Senior Quantity Surveyor - Planned Maintenance - Social Housing - Brentwood

Senior Quantity Surveyor required to tier one property services contractor in Brentwood. Work will be overseeing two planned maintenance contracts, one worth £10m p/a delivering decarbonisation works for a large housing association, with view to increase contract value to £30m p/a in next few years. The second will be regular planned maintenance works for a local authority nearby, contract value c. £5m. Client facing position managing an open book contract. Example responsibilities below.

Ensure proper contract administration and performance monitoring across both projects, resolving any contractual issues.
Manage costs and budgets, maintaining financial control and mitigating risks to ensure profitability.
Prepare and submit monthly valuations, verify subcontractor payments, and negotiate final accounts with clients.
Handle variations and change orders, ensuring accurate pricing, documentation, and client approval.
Lead procurement processes, negotiate subcontractor agreements, and ensure subcontractor performance meets project standards.
Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main contact for cost-related matters and providing expert advice on cost efficiency.
Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, regulatory, and environmental requirements, focusing on sustainability and decarbonisation goals.
Prepare financial reports, monitor profitability, and provide cost-saving recommendations to senior management.
Lead value engineering exercises to optimise costs while maintaining quality and performance.
Analyse contract performance, benchmark against industry standards, and prepare post-project evaluations.
Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping for all financial transactions and client communications.
Contribute to sustainability strategies, ensuring carbon reduction and energy efficiency targets are met.

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