Maintenance QS

A National defence housing contractor with projects right across the UK and in this case dotted around the South West of England are seeking a couple of full time QS's with a solid background with Schedule of Rates ideally within the Social Housing sector. Role: To accurately scope/measure and price Voids and Reactive Repairs; unique knowledge and implementation of NHF; assure compliance with contract conditions. * Accurately scope and price voids using the NHF schedules * Ensuring Value for money for the client * Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with Client personnel involved directly or indirectly with the contract * Provide business support to the Commercial Group. This will involve proactively facilitating our relationship with both internal and external customers by ensuring the completion of necessary commercial reports and documentation * Deal directly with internal and external customers and where appropriate direct them to the appropriate contact or department to solve their queries * Liaise with all staff including Area Managers, Site Managers and Void Scoping Supervisors * Comply with the Organisation's Equality and Diversity Policy Commercially: * Deliver Change Management in accordance with the FDIS Contract ensuring timescales are met by all relevant stakeholders * Management and resolution of queries submitted by Supply Chain regarding Core Services pricing * Maintain commercial control to ensure planned milestone payments are achieved, final accounts are closed to meet the business targets * Monitor and review Supply Chain performance * Manage supplier payments in line with contractual and company policy * Assist in the development and implementation of commercial risk management procedures * Attend meetings, provide reports and liaise with all stakeholders on commercial matters * Assist Principle Commercial Manager in monitoring and presenting monthly cost reports as required * Ensure Core and Additional Services are priced and managed in line with contract requirements delivering value for money at all times * Carry out adjudications for Additional Services as per delegated authority Experience: Commercial experience in construction, property maintenance or related field including: Developing cost models Risk Analysis & ManagementPreparation of work proposals/tenderDispute resolutionExcellent working knowledge of commercial processes Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Fraud prevention Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships and a collaborative working environment In return; Up to 60k - 65k per annum 6% employee matched pension contribution 25 days annual leave Single private medical cover Company car/Car allowance (allowance is £3600) 1 x professional subscription per year Life assurance 2x annual salary