Maintenance QS Required. A National Defence Housing Contractor with projects right across the UK and in this case dotted around the South East of England up to the Cotswolds, is seeking a full time QS with a solid background with Schedule of Rates ideally 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 & Management.
• Preparation of work proposals/tenders.
• Dispute resolution.
• Excellent 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.

Apply Now:

If you are interested in this role, please contact Mark on 023 8033 2438 or 07795 451261 or send an updated CV to