Quantity Surveyor (Planned Delivery) Choice Housing

Quantity Surveyor (Planned Delivery)

Full Time

40 Hours

Competitive Salary

Job Reference:  EQS/CS/0624

 

This is a newly created position within Choice Services Ireland Ltd, part of the Choice group of businesses.

The post holder will assist the Commercial Manager, Operations Manager and Planned Maintenance Contract Manager to deliver the service by analysing construction project costs, preparing estimates, negotiating contracts to ensure optimal value for money while adhering to budgetary constraints, and to generate sufficient revenue from completed works. The post holder will manage an annual portfolio of projects totalling £3 million and will be responsible for generating sufficient revenue from completed works. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, and working closely with the Planned Maintenance Contract Manager. There will be no line management responsibilities, and no direct reports will be assigned.

 

The appointment of this Quantity Surveyor will allow Choice Services to meet the targets set in our strategic review. Choice has an ambitious plan to expand the current scope of planned work delivered within the group to £3m per annum by 2025. We are seeking a candidate who can make a positive contribution to that plan. You will be expected to be able to self-manage your workload, meet targets and programs with regards to budget submissions, interim claims, and final accounts, provide insight to both material and services procurement, and support colleagues in providing a first-class service to our customers.

 

This role does not require any travel to mainland UK, and offers great work-life balance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Essential Criteria

• Hold Membership of RICS
• 3+ years’ commercial experience in delivery of projects
• Preparing and analyse costs and budgets on Measured Term Contracts
• Public Procurement Experience
• Working knowledge of National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates
• Experience in delivering VFM in Planned projects or similar
• Demonstrable experience delivering on time within budget
• Analysis and evaluation of tenders and quotations
• Full UK driving licence and access to car

 

Our employees have access to a range of benefits from their first day of employment:-

• 22 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ of service, and 12 public holidays,
• Generous pension contribution,
• Hybrid working based on business need but generally 2 days a week in the office.
• Enrolment in a health cash plan to include optional additional cover for dependents and spouse,
• X3 Salary Death in service payment,
• Annual Allowance + mileage,
• Dedicated Health and Wellbeing champions/Mental Health First Aiders,
• Learning and Development courses paid for further learning applicable to your role and subject to approval,
• Professional Membership fees,
• Paid sickness ,
• Choice is a Family Friendly & Equality and Diversity Award Winning Organisation

 

Completed application forms should be returned by 5pm 20^th June 2024

 

Please be advised that failure to clearly state or reflect the essential criteria in your CV may result in your application not being shortlisted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further information including the job description, personal specification and further benefits can be found on the link on https://choice-housing.getgotjobs.co.uk/

 

Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.

 

NB: The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post.

 

“Choice Services Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer