At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing project costs and valuations for exciting refurbishment schemes.
- Company: Join Wates Property Services, a leader in sustainable construction and refurbishment.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work across the North West with a supportive team and excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on decarbonisation projects while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years experience in quantity surveying with strong communication and financial management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Wates Property Services are looking for an experienced Project Quantity Surveyor to work on a fast paced flagship SHF decarbonisation / retrofit refurbishment scheme across the North West of England. The role will be based between office (Oldham) and various sites (including a minimum of 1 monthly site visit to Carlisle), with some home working. It will involve management of a team of QS's, initially 3-4.
Key Accountabilities
- Valuation and measurement of works on site
- Complete and submit monthly CVR and progress reports
- Demonstrate understanding of internal and external tender strategies / build up
- Agree external valuations / cash flow to maximise project value
- Agree and produce main and subcontract final accounts ensuring full recovery of entitlement
- Ensure all Wates subcontract management / process obligations are complete with particular reference to procurement, measurement and valuation, contractual instructions / notices / orders, as well as Health and Safety
Qualifications & Experience
- The ability to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management
- Strong understanding and use of financial reports and final accounts
- The ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Alongside this, you will be a confident communicator, able to demonstrate the ability to form and develop relationships with the client, supply chain, and the Wates internal team. Experience (minimum of 3 years) of being the commercial lead on refurbishment schemes and SHF decarbonisation / retrofit works and the JCT suite of Contracts (particularly MTC) and NHF Rates is highly desirable. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
