Quantity Surveyor

Castleford, Yorkshire
Adecco

Adecco’s specialist Property Services Division North are delighted to be working with a reputable Yorkshire Housing provider as we look to assist them in recruiting a permanent Quantity Surveyor to work alongside their Wakefield offices.

Purpose

The postholder’s main duties will include providing a technical end to end process from inception to final completion of building operations, preparation and agreement of final accounts, bill of quantities (BoQ), tender preparation, contract preparation and execution.

Duties

• Be responsible for submitting cost plans and estimates with projected cash flows to senior management to ensure financially viable outcomes are achieved for the organisation.
• Provide support in all aspects of estimating and surveying, cost forecasting, frameworks, suitable contract awareness, evaluating claims arising from contracts, monitor performance trends and a knowledge of electronic tendering reporting to senior managers;
• Assist in the delivery of specific operational project plans and policies that deliver a high quality and cost effective reactive, planned maintenance and new installations service, under the direction of senior management;
• Provide guidance and support to teams of staff in the control of allocated budgets;
• Undertake negotiations and deliver effective contact with internal and external commissioners of construction maintenance and improvement projects and determine final tender levels as required;
• Have an awareness of appropriate legislation and statutory requirements;
• Promote health and safety awareness to ensure safe working environments in accordance with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures and undertake risk assessments as required.

Candidate requirements

• a qualification at Level 4 (within a construction related subject) of the Qualifications and Credit Framework, such as an HNC, Award, Certificate or Diploma at level 4 or equivalent;
• Desirable: Quantity Surveying qualification or experience
• membership of an appropriate professional body is desirable;
• experience of working with a computerised management system including but not limited to Microsoft and electronic procurement systems;
• must be an accomplished communicator, negotiator, and motivator; and
• valid UK driving licence with daily access to a vehicle in order to travel throughout the district and to other locations as required by the business.

Salary and benefits

• £35,144 – £39,184
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 over 5 years service) + statutory bank holidays;
• a very attractive pension scheme (15.7% employer contribution);
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• 1 day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• “cycle to work” scheme and discounted shopping platform

If you require a full JD or you would like to discuss this role in depth, please contact Cristina on