Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:

• To support the management of the delivery of capital investment work to the councils housing stock.

• To assist the Housing Asset Management Team in the co-ordination and management of cost control and procedures for the repairs and investment work of the Council’s housing stock.
• To support the Housing Asset Management Team in producing and maintaining accurate financial information in compliance with the Council’s standing orders.
• To take responsibility for ensuring effective cost control measures are in place and budgets adhered to with regard to external and internal contracts.
• To be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with contractors, customers and stakeholders, dealing with challenging situations as and when required.
• To assist the Housing Procurement officer with the procurement of contracts.
• Forecast cash flow and manage accruals sharing information with other stakeholders where required
• Review contractor valuations on a timely basis, ensure all works are completed along with relevant associated paperwork and that they are paid in accordance with the contractor terms and conditions.
• Be responsible for contract documentation and provide advice and support to the department on disputes etc.

• Ability to interpret complex financial information including project finances, budgets and valuations to ensure effective cost control Ability to effectively manage contractors including chairing contract meetings
• Ability to effectively resolve issues and problems that may arise with contractors
• Ability to identify and appraise options for continuous improvement and Value for Money opportunities, including business case reports with recommendations
• Ensure budgets are controlled and expenditure kept within the scope of contracts.
• Ability to produce financial reports
• Quantity Surveying degree
• Proven track record of staff management and development
• Contract knowledge, negotiation and OJEU procurement experience
• Experience of commercially managing planned and maintenance contracts
• Knowledge of a range of procurement routes for asset management