Quantity Surveyor

Are you an exceptional Quantity Surveying professional that is both technically skilled and commercially aware? Do you have further experience in the affordable housing sector? Let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Head of Building Surveying to provide consultancy services to a range of customers as part of a growing housing, construction, technical services, and asset management services consultancy. This permanent role is offered on a hybrid working basis.

The objective of the role will be to work with an experienced technical services team to deliver a wide range of progressive project work whilst helping to successfully execute property assets and constructions projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing the most appropriate pricing method and models for projects and frameworks; quality check cost models; provide cost estimates prior to procurements; maintain a register of benchmark prices; the creation, review an critique of contract documentation; prepare tenders, bill of quantities, work schedules, specifications and schedules of rates; understand and undertake duties in relation to CDM regulations; identify and mitigate risk; keep abreast of relevant legislation and market news; and act as a driven member of an in0-hosue consultancy team committed to delivering high quality and cost effective solutions to customers.

Must Have

An exceptional track record in the construction industry, with commercial experience of pre and post contract Quantity Surveying. Experience of construction and commercial Project Management in new developments, redevelopments, maintenance, and other forms construction to include CDM Regulations, and Health & Safety. Experience of working with the Social Housing sector, either directly or with a supplier, covering Asset Management, Construction, and Technical Services. Experience of writing and working with Complex Building Specifications & Pricing Models, as well as technical specification development, legal & contractual documentation, and construction service contracts. Experience of Property Maintenance, Decent Homes, and Property Defects & Remediation.
Nice to Have

Experience of managing procurement projects for construction or asset management. Experience of the legal regulatory framework around housing maintenance. Detailed experience of residential development in the affordable housing sector. Preparing and delivering business plans and projects in pre-construction. A relevant subject matter degree, HNC, or certification(s), and/or certification in a related discipline such CIOB, RICS, CIAT.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based, split 50/50 between with time spent working from home, an office in central Birmingham, and travel to customer sites for which you will receive an essential car users’ allowance and costs catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and health insurance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.

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