At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial elements of repairs contracts and lead a team of professionals.
- Company: Join Morgan Sindall Property Services, a leader in integrated asset management.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company car, profit share, flexible working, and extensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic work culture focused on innovation and employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community living conditions while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying, team management, and housing maintenance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Westminster R&M department, based from our office in Maida Vale, London. The role will involve managing the commercial elements of our repairs contract with Westminster City Council.
About the Role
As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the day-to-day commercial control, reporting and management of reactive repairs, ensuring the Regional Directors are appraised of all progress. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of commercial professionals. Within the role, you'll manage the progress of all accounts, both client and sub-contract, through to finalisation. You'll have effective commercial control of all allocated projects, including the provision of timely submission of valuations, invoicing, cash collection, CVR reporting, payment of supply chain, forecast and budget setting. You will ensure that forecasts are achieved or exceeded where possible to ensure maximum profitability and value for MSPS and our clients. In conjunction with the operational team, you will drive productivity, identify opportunities to ensure that regional goals are achieved. In conjunction with the Procurement Team, you will ensure that the procurement of sub-trades and suppliers is undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner and manage the timely production of the main/sub-contract final accounts, including re-measurement as necessary to ensure the best result, evaluation and agreement of all variations, extensions of time, loss and expense claims.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial matters for planned projects including building fire safety schemes.
- Procurement.
- Financial performance and periodic reporting, including forecasting, profit/loss, cash flow, etc.
- Contract compliance.
- Meeting/liaison with client/subcontract/supply chain as necessary.
- Manage commercial risk and opportunity.
- Develop and agree a commercial strategy which achieves budget and maximises profitability.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who has knowledge and understanding of measurement and valuation, with strong commercial skills to maximise value recovery. You'll also have a good understanding of budgets and forecast management, CVRs and supplementary financial reports and final accounts. Experience within housing maintenance is essential and you'll have knowledge of National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates along with housing maintenance commercial models. The right person for this role will also have had experience of managing teams and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to develop a small team.
Benefits
- Company Car / Allowance.
- Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
- 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Enhanced Pension Plan.
- Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more).
- Life Assurance & Accident Cover.
- Share Save.
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay.
- Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers.
- Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes.
- Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays.
- Cycle to Work.
- Volunteering (2 days paid).
- Learning & Development Opportunities.
- Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP.
- Loyalty & Values Awards.
- Funded Professional Subscription.
About Us
Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works. With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first. Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success. MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates. Please refer to full job description upon completing your application.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in London employer: Morgan Sindall
Morgan Sindall Property Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Maida Vale, London. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development, and a culture that values diversity and innovation, we provide our Senior Quantity Surveyors with comprehensive benefits including a company car allowance, profit share, and flexible working options. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in a leading property services company.
