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Senior Quantity Surveyor

This role supports the execution of the Company Strategy as set by the Executive Team, the day to day operation of the business and delivery of the company Business Plan including its growth targets.

The post holder will have direct responsibility in their team for service delivery and improvement, recruitment, management and development of staff, supporting the Head of Capital Projects deliver the profit and loss management with responsibility to see the cost centre delivers to budget.

The post holder shall also lead on the acquisition and achievement of professional accreditation and memberships for disciplines appropriate to their business unit – e.g RICS, ISO.

Responsible for the appropriate cost management of Works Programmes and one off Capital Projects across Education, Corporate and Housing sectors.

With the Head of Capital Projects, Programme Managers, provide strong leadership to the company, transforming culture, quality and profitability.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Managing the QS team to ensure effective systems and process for managing budgets, risks, quality and change control and effective governance is in place to ensure projects are managed within tolerance and authorities.

▪ Managing QS aspects of programmes and projects from inception to completion including cost control, planning, forecasting, estimation and agreement of the final account.

▪ On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work.

▪ Feasibility studies and early stage cost advice and cost management.

▪ Reporting on the financial position of projects to clients.

▪ Contract Administration and Employers Agent roles.

▪ Procuring and tendering of work to contractors.

▪ Analysing completed work and arranging payment to contractors.

▪ Site visits, assessments and projections for future work.

▪ Writing reports and preparing documents (plans, contracts, budgets etc.)

▪ Preparing and producing specifications for works, tender and contract documents.

▪ Risk Analysis and Evaluations.

▪ Implement a Resource Management process including load and capacity planning for all key project skill groups to minimise resource bottlenecks and maximise resource utilisation.

▪ Support Programme Managers as well as direct management, the performance of internal and supplier project resources to drive delivery of scope to programme, cost and quality.

▪ To develop senior level client relationships in order to secure new commissions, retain current commissions and grow the business in a way that adds value to the clients’ operational effectiveness and the company’s commercial success.

▪ To use her/his network of business and commercial services sector contacts and keep abreast of developments specific to the property consultancy market, to produce new thinking and initiatives that can be deployed within the business, with existing clients, or to inform the company’s approach to improving productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness; all in order to reduce the cost base, increase margin and support the winning of new business.

▪ Work with Gen² colleagues and suppliers to support a whole life cycle approach to the management of assets in order to maximise asset performance and achieve best value. Specifically, consider a "soft landings" approach to the building of new assets to minimise maintenance costs over the life of the assets.

▪ Be the lead Cost Management representative in the Gen² business, providing quality technical advice to Gen² staff and customers in all matters relating to cost management. Where required by Clients, deliver senior advice to stakeholders such as Members and Director of Services and at key governance meetings and committees.

▪ Ensure that the procurement of suppliers is carried out compliantly with procurement regulations. Develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers and ensure their performance is managed effectively.

▪ Carry out regular reviews of service requirements, develop existing KPIs and adopt best practice in order to identify opportunities for service improvement and cost efficiencies.

▪ Take the lead on the continuous improvement of Gen²’s cost management expertise, including accreditations, training and development plans, Continuous Professional Development activity and Thought Leadership in this discipline.

▪ To support the Head of Capital Projects by contributing to monthly reports to the Company Board providing the Board with advice and guidance on all matters related to service delivery, commercial issues, securing new business, quality assurance, compliance, health and safety and

This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what her/his main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.