Posted 2 January 2025
Job ref: 238748JS2
Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover)
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Derby, Derbyshire, England
- Location:Derby, Derbyshire, England
- Salary: £17.40 - 17.40 per hour
- Category
- Sector:
- Contract type Temporary
Quantity Surveyor (Maternity Cover)
Location: Alvaston, Derby
Employment Type: Temporary (12-15 Month Assignment)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Division: Facilities
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Facilities Division on a 12–15-month maternity cover assignment. The role requires a commercially astute individual to oversee contracts, supplier agreements, and financial administration, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with the organisation’s goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Management:
- Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers and sub-contractors.
- Administer and monitor commercial aspects of contracts.
- Prepare orders and instructions for contractors or suppliers.
- Evaluate and manage potential claims from contractors and suppliers.
- Budget Oversight:
- Monitor and report on monthly spending against package budgets.
- Ensure financial alignment with project goals and organisational objectives.
- Additional Works Processes:
- Manage processes to identify and capture items exceeding the contract’s limit of liability.
- Operational Support:
- Provide guidance to the operations team regarding contractual requirements and implications of non-performance.
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on contractual negotiations.
- Maintain and enforce policies, procedures, and governance to manage commercial risks.
- Procurement and Supplier Management:
- Work closely with the procurement team to enhance supplier relationships.
- Support onboarding of new suppliers to meet operational and strategic needs.
- Strategic Contributions:
- Provide insights to drive profitable growth and support the delivery of the organisation’s long-term goals.
Candidate Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying within the facilities or related sector.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management.
- Ability to evaluate claims and manage supplier agreements effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with teams, suppliers, and leadership.
- Familiarity with financial reporting and budget management.
- Proficiency in maintaining governance policies to manage commercial risk.
- A valid DBS check (required).
Pay and Benefits:
- Employment Type: PAYE
- Competitive hourly rate advertised.