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BRC Recruitment are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a team supporting the delivery of property maintenance, repairs and improvement works across a social housing portfolio in Cornwall.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or commercial professional looking to broaden their experience and progress their career within the social housing sector. You'll play an important part in overseeing costs, maintaining financial control and ensuring contracts deliver value for money.
This role involves Taking responsibility for a range of commercial activities across property services contracts, helping to maintain accurate financial records, assess contractor costs and support effective budget management. You'll work alongside internal teams and contractors to ensure projects are delivered with strong commercial oversight.

Duties:

• Review contractor payment applications and ensure costs are accurate and justified.
• Assist with contract valuations, variations and the preparation of final accounts.
• Track spending against agreed budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyse costs and identify ways to improve efficiency and maximise value for money.
• Build effective working relationships with contractors and colleagues to support successful contract delivery.
• Highlight potential financial and contractual risks and help manage them appropriately.
• Prepare cost reports, financial updates and commercial performance information.
• Contribute to effective financial monitoring and commercial governance.
• Offer guidance on contractual obligations, cost matters and commercial decisions.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or cost control within construction, maintenance, repairs or capital projects.
• Knowledge of contract valuations, variations, cost reporting or contract administration.
• Experience of monitoring budgets, expenditure and financial performance.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or relevant equivalent experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £45,312 per annum, with annual pay negotiations involving recognised trade unions.
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• 28 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of continuous service, with the option to purchase an additional week.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive leadership team that encourages new ideas and collaborative working.
• Access to ongoing training, learning and professional development.
• Employee benefits offering discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel and wellbeing services.
• The chance to develop valuable commercial experience across a varied housing portfolio while contributing to better homes and communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded professional who enjoys working with figures, solving problems and building positive working relationships. You'll be able to develop your expertise while helping to ensure property services are delivered efficiently and responsibly.
For more information, please call Meg Smith on 02920 231000 or 01179 239100.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. At BRC Recruitment, we aim to respond to everyone who applies. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

REFERRAL SCHEME: Know someone who could be a great fit? Recommend a friend or colleague and receive up to £100 once they have completed three months in a role through BRC. Terms and conditions apply – contact us for further details.

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