Job Description
A specialist consultancy serving the social housing sector is looking to appoint a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Reigate. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor with experience in housing maintenance, cost control and procurement to work with a broad client base including housing associations, local authorities, contractors and procurement bodies.
The successful Project Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of a widely used Schedule of Rates, while also providing commercial consultancy support to clients across repairs, maintenance and procurement activities. The Project Quantity Surveyor will be involved in cost modelling, tender evaluation, valuation support and the review of maintenance delivery models.
This role would suit a Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys combining technical quantity surveying with client-facing consultancy work. The Project Quantity Surveyor will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, providing insight into market pricing, contractual arrangements and the financial performance of housing maintenance services. The position offers the chance to contribute ideas, improve existing processes and take an active role in a specialist and collaborative team.
Project Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the ongoing development of the Schedule of Rates and associated documentation
Maintaining labour and material cost data
Assisting with specifications, pricing frameworks and contract documentation
Carrying out option appraisals for property maintenance delivery models
Providing market intelligence and cost benchmarking to clients
Supporting interim and final valuations
Preparing and evaluating tender submissions
Advising clients on procurement and contractual arrangements
Project Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience within social housing maintenance
Strong knowledge of cost management, budgeting and procurement
Previous experience using the NHF Schedule of Rates
Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Confident written and verbal communication
Collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Experience with the NHF Form of Contract would be advantageous
Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 would be desirable
In Return:
50,000 - 65,000 per annum
Reigate-based position
Specialist exposure to the social housing sector
Varied consultancy, procurement and commercial responsibilities
Opportunity to influence established pricing and procurement tools
Collaborative working environment with strong client exposure
If you are a Project Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dan McEvoy at Brandon James.
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Reference
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