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Quantity Surveyor (Permanent) – Social Housing
January 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor (Permanent) – Social Housing
Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent) - Social Housing
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Package: £48,000 Basic + Car/Travel Allowance + Bonus
Reporting to: Commercial Manager
Purpose
§ The day to day administration of contracts as assigned to include full invoicing, cost reconciliation and reporting responsibility.
§ To ensure prompt conversion of works from WIP to invoice and cash in order to reduce risk, building relationships with Clients in order to assist.
§ Offer support to other departments with regards to commercial/contractual issues, working closely with the Commercial Manager and Operations Manager.
Responsibilities
§ Carry out measurement, application, agree/resolve disputes, invoice and resolve invoice queries to convert from WIP through to cash.
§ Ensure that all jobs costs are charged correctly including timesheets, purchase invoices and subcontractor costs.
§ Ensure that the administration of Sub-contracts is at all times optimised.
§ Offer guidance and manage the above process for other contracts within the team in order to ensure internal targets are met.
§ Build relationships and rapports internally across departments and externally with clients to assist the above processes.
§ On a contract by contract basis, ensure we have the controls to manage the following, in accordance with internal targets;
Our WIP effectively
Our debt effectively
Our profitability
§ Be involved in producing a local budget, using past performance to help with forecasting, sense checking that it is both realistic and challenging.
§ Produce monthly cash flow forecasts per contract where required
§ Ensure that our commercial and financial processes & systems are maintained and adhered to locally.
§ As and when required, participate in the commercial element of local bid process or contract review.
§ To assist as required and where necessary with any commercially related functions
§ Any other reasonable duties
Key Deliverables
§ To represent the company in a professional manner while carrying out your duties
§ To operate well as part of team, willing to speak up and take lead when required
§ To be proactive and have a determined approach to business
§ To always act in the best interests of the company
§ Develop a good understanding of internal systems and how they interlink
§ To be prepared to challenge and be challenged
§ Demonstrate the highest levels of financial compliance
§ Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, good practice and policy
§ Demonstrate a commitment to effective team working
Experience/knowledge required
§ Proven main contractor (Painting Division) experience working in a commercial role on refurb, response & planned maintenance contracts within the social housing sector.
§ Knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation including use of Schedule of Rates.
§ Commercial skills to maximise value recovery and control cost
§ Good communication and time management skills
§ Knowledge and understanding of contractual obligations under various forms of contract
§ Excellent IT skills including the use of internal cost systems and particularly advanced in Excel.
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