Quantity Surveyor

Posted 19 November 2020
Salary £250 - 300 per day
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Buildings
ReferenceJO0000024338
Contact NameDeclan Bacon

Job description

Are you and Experience Quantity Surveyor proficient in maintenance framework agreements looking for a contract to see you through the new year and into the summer?
 
If so, this London Borough Council contract could be the one for you! Read on to find out why.
 
Who will you be joining?
 
This Surveying team are part of a London Borough Council in the process of agreeing a new 10-year housing maintenance framework with multiple contractors.
 
What will you do?
 
The purpose of this role is to provide a full range of commercial services from inception through to final accounts on multiple maintenance and planned works schemes using the NHF schedule of rates. This will include the following:
 
·To calculate the Task Price for each project in accordance with the agreed Price Framework.
 
·Provide all services in line with recognised professional standards, e.g. RICS
 
·Represent the service when acting for other agencies. Liaise with partnering teams, constructors, specialists, consultants and other authorities to ensure effective co-ordination of projects and other works as directed.
 
·Work closely with Home Ownership Services to provide effective liaison, communication and customer care to Islington's residents, in particular its leaseholders, attending residents' meetings, as required. These meetings are often held in the evenings.
 
·Monitor own progress against project programmes and targets.
 
·Examine schemes for feasibility, viability and for adherence to the Council's Procurement Code, policies and practices.
 
·Examine and check any other tender prices, invoices, accounts and claims rendered by contractors/constructors and respond appropriately.
 
 
What will I need?
 
In order to be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills in your application and through out the interview process.
 
·Qualification in Quantity Surveying
·Membership of relevant regulatory body such as RICS
·Previous experience with social housing frameworks and programmes
·Previous experience of contractor management
 

 
What to do next?
To find out more information about this vacancy and to be considered please send your application through to Declan.bacon@carringtonwest.com. This role will be closing on the 23rd November.