_{23rd January, 2025}

Job Title:           Quantity Surveyor   
Type:                 Permanent
Location:           Newport
Salary:              £43,803.90
Hours:               Full time
 
BRC are working closely with a large South Wales housing association who are looking for a qualified Quantity Surveyor to support their Capital Investment Manager with project costs and contract management.
 
You will provide a full range of quantity surveying services to support the efficient planning and delivery of the property investment and regeneration work.
 
In this role you will produce accurate forecast and budget information in line with financial requirements, work collaboratively with the wider teams to ensure financial orders are understood and followed and provide access to information and assist with knowledge and training of individuals.
 
You will also work with Finance business partners to provide timely financial management information to enable accurate spend reports regularly.
 
Duties:
 

• Provide feasibility costs for future projects based on internal and external costs.
• Work with project managers to manage project costs, authorise variations and valuations. Provide value engineering advice for projects where costs are higher than expected.
• Support the Programme Managers with financial support in the delivery of the Capital Works Investment programme and Regeneration projects.
• Provide financial technical support in the preparation of tenders, preparing cost matrices for tenders.
• Advise and assist on the most appropriate contract procurement strategy. Assist in the preparation and evaluation of new framework agreements, appointment, and management of Contracts. Ensure that financial limits are managed within the constraints of the agreement and published notifications.
• Prepare contract documents and arrange for their signing and sealing as appropriate, and the issue of documentation to successful contractors. Advise and support other team members with contract management using JCT, NEC and other forms of contract.
• Conduct the role of Contracts Administrator in all aspects of contract management
• Undertake contract valuations with the support of the Project Surveyor. Make site inspections and measurements, as necessary. Advise on variation costs and budget implications. Issue payment certificates and other contract certificates as appropriate.
• Participate in designated contractor progress meetings, ensuring that all necessary actions are completed.
• Contribute to the annual budget planning exercise.

Requirements:
 

1. Someone who is familiar with client management and understands feasibility, procurement, investment, and contract management.
2. Ideally has experience working in a social housing environment.

 
Benefits:
 

• Agile Working policy
• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) increasing to 30 days following 3 years’ of service.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development
• Health and welling policies and incentives
• Cycle to Work, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Sick leave and a sabbatical leave policy.
• An opportunity to apply for up to 12 months of sabbatical leave once you have worked there for 3 years.
• Recognition awards.

 
 
For more information, please call Emma Keir on 02920 231000
 
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
 
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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