Vacancies Quantity Surveyor

Job Title:                  Quantity Surveyor

Salary:                      £55,000

Contract:                  Permanent

Location:                  Homebased - North West

Weekly Hours:       35 

 

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor working within the Asset Management Team.

It is a great time to join us as we establish a central commercial function, with significant planned works programmes identified, investment in our complex buildings and the continued growth of our in-house repairs team (Fix360), you will have the opportunity to help shape our ways of working and improve our commercial management process throughout the Asset Directorate.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic with a Quantity Surveying background and strong commercial/financial track record developed within a multi-stakeholder and regulated environment. 

You will manage and report on the financial and contractual arrangements with internal and external contractors, suppliers and consultants across diverse construction activities including responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, voids, facilities management, compliance and planned investment projects. 

What will my working week look like? 

You will be homebased, living within the North West or within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses.  You’ll be required to visit our Head Office approximately twice a month.

What will I be responsible for doing?

First and foremost, you will be responsible for the management of commercial activity for YHG including planned investment, major projects, compliance, aids & adaptations, cyclical maintenance, renewable energies, facility management with commercial support to other area’s including responsive repairs, voids.

One of the great things about this role is you have the opportunity to manage the financial and contractual arrangements with both internal and external contractors, suppliers and consultants across various works packages and disciplines.

You will:

• Assist with the procurement of new contracts; frameworks and one off “RFQ’s”
• Draft and complete standard forms of contract
• Monitor and report on expenditure: Planned v Actual, including cash flow forecasts and re-forecasting as required
• Set, review and monitor performance in line with contract
• Provide financial statements and progress narrative
• Provide quote/costing reviews using a range of rate sources and utilising industry experience
• Assess and certify applications for payment
• Co-ordinate and assist in the preparation of tender documentation to allow us to secure the services of a robust supply chain either at project level or multi supplier frameworks.
• Mange a small team of commercial support role

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as Quantity Surveyor, here at YHG, you will have

• Essential: Quantity Surveying Degree
• Essential: Min 2 year Post Graduate experience ideally within Social Housing
• Knowledge and track record in the procurement and commercial delivery of construction contracts within the public sector either client or contractor side
• Knowledge and experience administering JCT contract forms
• Experience of commercial management of property related contracts
• Understanding of capitalisation guidance and process
• Good understanding and management of risk and financial planning
• Strong knowledge of building legislation and maintenance management best practice
• System experience desirable but not essential in: Orchard, Ebis, Acuserve, Keystone

This role is really suited to someone who likes to work in a fast-paced environment, embrace the culture of continuous improvement and enjoys managing relationships.

If you feel this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you!

For more detail on the role, please review the role profile available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £55,000 for a 35 hour week, and 25 days annual leave (holidays also increase with length of service) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

At #TeamYHG we measure performance on outputs and quality, not hours and minutes. We offer a flexible, homeworking culture where you’re trusted to get the job done.  If you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, if it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our purpose-built collaboration, wellbeing, and social space in Birchwood, Warrington.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please review the benefits information sheet available by visiting the vacancy on our website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.                                     

Closing Date:  22^nd July 2024

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application. YHG2