Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work for a busy repair and maintenance contractor in the Southampton area.

£53-54,000 per year (car allowance up to £6,500)

The role is permanent and head office based, available immediately, with a competitive salary.
Working for a leading sub-contractor, you will be working on a multi-year framework contract for several housing associations worth approx £5 mill a year.

Working within a stable commercial team, the role will report to a senior QS/commercial manager and be supported by several assistants and contract administrators. Works will be focussed on the reactive repair and maintenance works and refurbishment projects with occasional support into the special works and voids teams. Working in a large, busy open-plan office, you form a key part of the commercial team liaising with operations and the end client daily to ensure the smooth running of the contract.

The role itself will involve the commercial management of the incoming repairs from costings, managing quotations, placing orders, measuring works, closing out jobs and invoicing clients for monthly reporting (via CVR's), ensuring additional works are raised and agreed, paying subcontractors/trades and generally ensuring the smooth running of the schemes commercially whilst maintaining the client relationship.This is a newly created role to cope with the growing value of the contract and will be a long-term appointment with over 10 years remaining of the framework.
This is a permanent role, paying a competitive salary & overall package including a 23-day holiday, with an option to buy a further 5 days. Enhanced pension scheme, private healthcare Plus multiple other company incentives

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