Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTIONAre you a skilled Quantity Surveyor, passionate about delivering high-quality homes and meaningful community impact? Join us at The Guinness Partnership , where you will play a key role in ensuring our investment programmes, repairs, and development projects are delivered to the highest standards.
As a key member of our Planned Delivery team, you will play an essential role in ensuring financial efficiency and full contractual compliance across all development projects and major repairs within our housing portfolio.
The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with Planned Delivery Managers, Surveyors, the Project Delivery team, and our service providers to ensure that all commercial and financial activities align with contract terms, specifications, and the agreed schedule of rates. You will also support the delivery of consistent cost and quality standards by carrying out commercial checks in line with contract conditions.
What we are looking forWe are a resident-focussed organisation, and we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. As well as being an experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will bring strong collaboration skills and a commitment to going the extra mile to achieve the best outcomes. You will also be able to demonstrate: Quantity surveying experience within social housing and asset maintenance teams. Proven experience of providing excellent customer service.
Experience of cost management, framework contracts and commercial management of contracts using a schedule of rates.
Experience of developing, preparing and issuing performance reports.
Experience and effectiveness in negotiating costs and contract terms with contractors.
Good knowledge of building construction and repair techniques and related current legislation and regulations.
Knowledge of the CDM regulations and other Health and Safety LegislationEffective planning and organisational skills. Experience of overseeing contractors delivering multi discipline projects and ensuring Health & Safety requirements are followed.
Excellent IT skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word, Powerpoint, housing and property management systems. To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the full essential criteria, please review the role profile.
If you have Quantity Surveying experience within a Housing environment, we would love to hear from you, create your application today!
Please note, the advertised salary includes a Local Job Supplement for London. TGPCVLBenefitsHolidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits
Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibilityLife Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your deathHealth Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post gradeVDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU workAdditional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portalProfessional subscription annual paymentTravel season ticket loanCar lease scheme
Quantity Surveyor in London employer: Guinness Partnership
The Guinness Partnership is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment in Oldham. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous holiday allowances, a competitive pension scheme, and various health plan options, ensuring our team members feel valued and secure. Our commitment to professional growth and community impact makes us a rewarding place to work for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
