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Quantity Surveyor – Housing Maintenance
May 13, 2021 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor – Housing Maintenance
Quantity Surveyor - Housing Maintenance
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham / Hounslow / Loughton
Business Area: Housing Maintenance - FRA & Compliance
Contract: Permanent, full time
Make a difference with the Housing Maintenance Experts.
Kier Housing Maintenance (HM) have long standing partnership agreements with housing associations, local authorities and private landlords to conduct responsive repairs and planned maintenance across various sites. Our commitment to our clients has resulted in us being shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at the UK Housing Awards 2020.
Kier Places are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Housing Maintenance division, to become a key member of the FRA and Compliance Team, delivering essential fire safety and key compliance works for our clients..
Key Responsibilities
We will look to you to develop and manage all commercial aspects of projects including budgets and forecasts to ensure the governance and profitability of allocated contracts; develop, manage and extend commercial relationships with both new and existing clients and supply chain; maximise profitability of all allocated contracts and work packages; and provide accurate commercial reporting to allow effective management of your projects.
You will be involved in looking after our London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF) and Hounslow Council planned & reactive maintenance contracts, as well as helping out on other contracts we hold, if required. This includes projects for maintaining fire safety systems (i.e. fire doors, fire stopping & sprinkler systems), kitchen & bathroom replacements, and refurbishment of occupied properties.
What do we need from you?
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Housing Maintenance contracts relating to Decent Homes and Social Housing - Fire Risk/Safety/FRA works exposure would be desirable; good demonstrable SOR & VCR/CVR knowledge; relevant academic qualifications & Chartered membership.
Joining this fast paced, growing & expanding department, we need you to be a team player, to promote, follow and influence good project governance through the implementation of Kier policies and procedures.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan), together with additional valuable benefits such as:
- One professional membership fee reimbursement
- Free Life Assurance + option for extra self-cover or for your partner
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Critical Illness, Dental, Personal Accident, and Travel Insurance options
- Health care cash plan
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers, including restaurants, travel providers, and supermarkets
- Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing
Pre-employment checks
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is an inclusive employer.