At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage quantity surveying for a major housing contract in the South-West.
- Company: Fortem Solutions, part of the Willmott Dixon group, focused on property solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual pay reviews, generous leave, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth, supportive culture, and commitment to equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in social housing and sustainability.
- Qualifications: QS degree or equivalent experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Here at Fortem Solutions we're looking to recruit a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Stonewater Housing contract, based in the office in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
The Client
Our contract with Stonewater is long term with the option to extend the partnership again. On our contract we cover over 7,500 houses in 4 different areas of the South-West, from Taunton and Yeovil, over to Bristol and Swindon and down to Salisbury and Bournemouth. We currently deliver Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works and an Electrical Service program. We pride ourselves on our great customer service and our senior leadership team has years of experience within this sector which can help you develop your learning and knowledge base.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the parameters of the Contract and further commercial negotiations.
- Responsible for the application schedule of rates, acting as a subject matter expert for contractual arrangements.
- Maximise cash flow through monthly invoicing, the implementation of appropriate procedures to resolve client queries and ensuring cash is received when due.
- Monitoring and analysis of management information and job cost against job revenue, supporting the operations and finance and enablement of data driven decision making.
- Ensure Accurate Cashflow Forecasts and Revenue profiles are in place and are accurate and updated regularly.
- Prepare and produce financial reports, including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), Cost Value Comparison (CVC) and management accounts, providing governance of budgets through robust cost control.
- Ensure the IT integration between the client’s system and Fortem’s is aligned to increase productivity and financial controls in-line with the contract conditions.
- Ensure budgets are set and shared with the commercial leads annually along with carrying out full reviews periodically when required.
What You Will Need
Essential: Excellent data interrogation skills, Excellent Excel skills (incl. V‑Lookup, Pivot tables and formula development), QS degree or equivalent training or a minimum of 5 years relevant contract experience, Line Management experience, Negotiating, communication and presentation skills, Valid UK driving licence.
Desirable: Experience of Management Accounts, Accounting skills, Commercial Contractor exposure, Experience with SORs, Experience working within social housing.
Eligibility for bonus up to 10% of basic salary. 29 days annual leave + birthday off. Pay review every year. 26 weeks full pay maternity leave. 8 weeks full pay paternity leave. Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms. Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee. Vast directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System. Other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle‑to‑work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more.
Who We Are
We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy‑efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Chippenham employer: Fortem Cares
At Fortem Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Our Chippenham office provides a collaborative environment where you can thrive, with access to extensive training resources and a commitment to employee well-being, including generous leave policies and competitive benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the housing sector while enjoying a rewarding career with a company that values its people.
