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RB Kingston Upon Thames - Temporary Accommodation Officer RB Kingston Upon Thames are looking for a Temporary Accommodation Officer. Role purpose Ensure effective and efficient management of all temporary accommodation in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Ensure all repairing obligations and health & housing safety rating standards are met within the Council's own hostel accommodation and homes leased in the private sector, including those managed by external providers. Manage relationships with homeless households provided temporary accommodation, including action to assist in income recovery, investigate anti social behaviour and, where needed, recover possession. Build and maintain relationships with providers of temporary accommodation. Identify safeguarding risks, welfare and support needs of residents and the suitability of accommodation provided. Support the Temporary Accommodation Team Manager and the Accommodation Services Lead by contributing to the overall development of the temporary accommodation service. Report to the Temporary Accommodation Team Manager and have no line management responsibility. Internal relationships Elected Members & Councillors Team Colleagues Head of Service Colleagues in Children & Adults Social Care & Housing Finance & Benefits Teams Environmental Health Building Control External relationships Service users (and their representatives) Temporary accommodation providers Housing Association/Registered Provider partners All relevant partner organisations the Council does business with (strategic partnerships, local authorities, registered providers, developers, private owners, etc.) and other Government/regulatory bodies (Housing Regulator, GLA, etc.) Benchmarking partners South West London Fraud Team Key activities Performance Work with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance within a culture of continual improvement. Support operational plans to ensure resources are used to best effect and impact. Customers and Partners Build strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome focused and efficient way. Support Kingston's commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion. Digital/New Ways of Working Use new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices, improve customer service and eliminate paper based processes. Delivery Deliver a high quality temporary accommodation management service to homeless households and other occupants of temporary accommodation including Council Hostels, Private Leasing Scheme and other supported accommodation. Undertake property viewings and sign ups, support residents to retain homes by actively assisting with housing benefit applications at lettings commencement. Ensure rent account set up and closure applicable to a letting, providing information to residents on mechanisms for rent payment. Advise the Housing Access and Housing Solutions team of nominees' acceptance of accommodation or refusal to help secure reasons for refusal. Ensure periodic compliance certification, health and housing safety rating checks through a programme of periodic and responsive property visits, and provide person centred fire risk assessments. Conduct property inspections at pre void, void, re let and within a planned programme of visits to identify repair and improvement needs, produce reports and use photo books or other tools to monitor completion. Raise repair requests with accommodation providers and contractors and monitor their completion to ensure the local authority meets its obligations and providers meet contractual terms. Escalate any absence of repair or improvement needed, breach of compliance certification or property hazard identified within the health and housing safety rating system to providers, team leader, and if no action, refer to the Market Supply Team billing officer. Handle any applicable recharge for repair to occupier or provider, notifying the relevant party and referring collection charge to the Market Supply Team billing officer. Provide responses to enquiries related to property conditions, improvement and repair requests from accommodation providers, residents, their advocates and elected representatives. Proactively work to reduce void turnaround, minimising financial loss. Recruitment Agency Information Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Head of Facilities Management join a local authority based in West London. My client is offering an interim contract of 6-9 months. My client is offering a day rate of 500p/d Umbrella and can offer 1 day p/w WFH and the rest being on site/office. Role Description: As the Head of Facilities Management Services, you will provide direction and leadership, operational management and financial control for the development of Hammersmith and Fulham's operational FM service. You will provide the highest standard of service in terms of Hard and Soft Services maintenance and statutory compliance, together with associated repairs and refurbishment projects, whilst providing a proactive repairs service across our estate. You will have excellent knowledge and experience of Hard and Soft Services together with strong management skills, in line with our policy to ensure our staff are able to get the best out of their abilities and potential. The role will require a proactive and practical hands on approach to the requirements of this role, this will involve both office based works and inspection of the council's facilities and sites on a regular basis, and meetings with Staff Cabinet members and the public which will require excellent communication skills at all levels. The role includes responsibility for managing all aspects of both pre- programmed and reactive maintenance of existing and future Hard Services (Building Services and Building Fabric) installations in accordance with good industry standards (based on SFG20), including the responsible person duties associated with statutory compliance legislation and the management of the efficient operation of the facilities. The role includes the requirement to survey, review and assess the condition of the Council's installed Hard Services (Building Services and Building Fabric), followed by the specification of replacements / refurbishments at the end of economic life or as a result of changing operation requirements. It also includes the specification, tendering and project management of the remedial / refurbishment works and such project works as directed to the team You will be familiar with running a fast-paced multi discipline team which consists of "cleaning, porterage, post and courier services, space planning, moves and changes and our contracted services contracts" of which you will lead, direct and motivate staff within the service. You will be qualified to at least HNC / Graduate level status in a Mechanical or Electrical (M&E) discipline or have equivalent experience and a minimum of Associate / I.Eng membership of an appropriate professional body such as Chartered Institute of Building Services, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers or the Institute of Electrical Engineers and you will preferably emanate from a time served apprenticeship or formal operational Mechanical or Electrical background You will also have extensive experience in contract specification, management and negotiation The role requires an excellent financial management and report publishing skills. You will be working with colleagues at difference levels of seniority and will jointly lead the development of the current and future corporate accommodation strategies. You'll want to get things done and you will be happy managing different priorities at the same time on your own initiative. A culture of continual improvement, creating performance management strategies and a can do attitude is required Work closely with other internal departments and make efficiency savings where possible which are in the best interests of the wider organisation About The Role: The following is not intended to describe exhaustively the duties of the post, but to give a summary of the duties and responsibilities involved in the role You have the responsibility for: Leading a strong and professional soft and hard services (FM) provision for the Council that includes (but is not limited to) cleaning, security, postal and courier services, porterage, space planning, moves and changes, and general office support by ensuring that it is adequately resourced and planned, and aligned with the operating model for FM in supporting the Accommodation Strategy and in doing so ensuring that the service delivers a safe and compliant working environment. Leading the department to ensure that the FM budgets are adhered to by establishing robust monitoring and reporting procedures and in doing so ensuring that all spend is fully justified and in-line with Governance procedures for Officer's delegated authorities. Reporting on spend and any variance from budget monthly to the Assistant Director and planning any corrective actions to re-align the budget. Ensuring that all spend is Ruthlessly Financially Efficient. Financial management of resources allocated for services, as delegated by the Assistant Director and approve contractors/suppliers' orders, within the role's delegated authority Creating an annual Zero-Based Budget for the service in time for the start of each fiscal year and ensuring that it meets the needs of the service and in line with this, devising and implementing a procurement strategy for Soft Services FM by means of whole life-cycle contract management Ensure that the Council's staff and the general public work in and visit premises which are suitable for purpose particularly with respect to Statutory Compliance and general Health and Safety. Lead the FM management team to continuous review the service and find ways to make ongoing efficiency savings through productivity changes. Lead the service provisions by ensuring that contracts with suppliers are relevant and provide value for money. Establish and manage effective working relationships between external contractors and the organisation to ensure projects and works are completed on time, within budget to the required standards / specification, ensuring any issues are resolved at an early stage. Proactively manage the work undertaken by contractors and members of the team to ensure work is completed in line with quality standards and that it is within the agreed budget and cost of the project Ensure that all work activities by both managed staff and contractors are comprehensively risk assessed on a frequent basis, including the development permit to work, risk assessment system and asbestos register for incorporation in the helpdesk and to take all necessary steps to secure full and prompt implementation of corrective and preventive actions to ensure conformity to the applicable requirements and standards Provide authoritative advice to the Assistant Director and the associate team on all aspects of Hard Services strategy, compliance Develop a new service model for Hard Services within the Council's properties. Undertake responsible person responsibility for Water Hygiene Legionella, Electrical, Lifts and Lifting Tackle and Pressure systems. Develop and maintain all Hard Services policies and processes, working in collaboration with relevant colleagues, necessary to fulfil the job purpose and achieve these duties, whilst integrating the policies and procedures into the wider Council's Health & Safety strategy and policy and to promote ownership of risk by Service managers whilst securing the compliance and assurance required by the Council to accomplish its legal responsibilities. Liaise with relevant colleagues in Property and Facilities and throughout the Council including the Council's Insurance team, with regards the implementation of safety corrective and preventive actions as a result of: urgent works, long-term maintenance upgrade and refurbishment projects; and capital projects whilst specifically reviewing, auditing and advising on maintenance requirements. Create an operational plan for compliance and improvements in Hard Services management in line with the Council Vision, with demonstrable improvements in operational effectiveness, statutory and regulatory compliance and staff satisfaction in our physical Demonstrate a first-hand knowledge of all the Council's facilities by surveying and assessing the facilities /sites whilst reviewing and updating the current policies procedures and associated database. Assist in developing a confident and knowledgeable in-house team delivering a range of services to our in-house clients and stakeholders that is commended for their proactive, customer-orientated approach in our buildings and creates a pride in working in the council. Maintain excellent relationships with the Councils Planning and Building Control teams, Consultants and Contractors the HSE and other relevant enforcing authorities to ensure effective safe and efficient operation of the services. Title: Head of Facilities Management Rate: 500p/d Umbrella Location: Hammersmith, West London

Role Title: Building Safety Manager Business Area: Customer Services Department/Team: Property Safety Fire Safety Team Reports to: Head of Fire Safety Management Direct Reports and span of control: 3 direct reports Dimensions: Responsible for regulatory and life-safety risk management, oversight of the building safety management system, people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and acting as technical expert. Created/Reviewed date: July 2023 (updated/redacted version) Role Purpose To ensure that the organisation s responsibilities for high-risk buildings (HRBs) are fully discharged and that all obligations towards the Building Safety Regulator are met and properly evidenced through robust building safety cases. To ensure that all buildings identified as higher-risk (including those falling under the Building Safety Act 2022) are managed and maintained in accordance with the organisation-wide safety management systems. To support the development of a high-performance culture that prioritises colleague engagement and resident/customer safety. To lead a small team of building safety coordinators who provide day-to-day oversight of the organisation s HRBs, monitor compliance, and offer advice to colleagues and residents on building-safety matters. Key Accountabilities Support the organisation s dutyholders in meeting current and future regulatory requirements for fire and building safety, including horizon-scanning and adopting sector best practice. Ensure all identified high-risk buildings are managed in full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations. Liaise with external bodies (local authorities, government departments, fire and rescue services, other housing providers, etc.) and represent the organisation in external forums. Build strong internal relationships to embed building-safety considerations across all business activities. Provide timely and accurate information to support regulatory submissions, safety-case updates, and Building Assessment Certificate applications, etc. Oversee the management of mandatory incident reporting and resident building-safety complaints in HRBs. Develop and maintain a proportionate, risk-based, and value-for-money approach to building safety. Own and regularly review the organisation s Building Safety Management System documentation. Oversee the development and maintenance of safety-case reports and building-specific risk assessments for all HRBs. Act as the primary internal and external point of contact for fire and building-safety matters relating to high-risk buildings. Jointly act as the organisation s contact for its Primary Authority partnership with the relevant fire and rescue service. Work with operational teams to plan and deliver required fire/building-safety works, investigations, and interim measures on HRBs. Develop procedures for managing relationships with third-party Accountable Persons and monitoring their compliance. Contribute to design guides, employer s requirements, and fire strategies for new high-rise developments to minimise over-reliance on complex fire-engineered solutions. Lead or support resident-engagement strategies for higher-risk buildings. Collaborate with development, asset-management, and service-delivery teams to establish and maintain the golden thread of digital information and robust change-control/gateway processes for HRBs. Prepare and present management information and reports to boards, executive teams, and external stakeholders. Support contractor management and performance monitoring in HRBs. Maintain auditable records of all building-safety activities. Role-model organisational values and behaviours. Maintain personal professional development and keep abreast of legislative and best-practice changes. Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post. Chair cross-functional meetings and working groups as required. Promote innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Deputise for the Head of Fire Safety Management when required. People & Resource Management Line management, performance management, and professional development of a small team of building-safety specialists. Motivate and influence colleagues across the organisation to achieve high standards aligned with the competency framework. Delegated budget responsibility for fire-safety consultancy spend. Success in this role looks like: Ongoing assurance to the Executive Board and Board that safety risk controls are effective. Acceptance of building safety cases by the Building Safety Regulator. A high-performing, engaged, and well-led team. Experience and Qualifications (Essential) Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical discipline. Minimum Level 4 qualification in fire-safety management or asset-compliance (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Certificate, IFE Advanced Fire Management Diploma or recognised equivalent). Membership of a relevant professional body and/or third-party certification desirable. Proven experience of working with multiple stakeholders to deliver building-safety outcomes. Track record of analysing complex issues and delivering practical, proportionate solutions. Extensive knowledge of building-safety and fire-safety legislation, particularly for high-rise residential buildings. Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and consultation skills. Customer-focused approach with experience of managing internal and external relationships. Leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop individuals and teams. Ability to interpret technical data and explain it clearly to non-technical audiences. Good working knowledge of health & safety legislation relevant to construction and occupied buildings. Experience of using digital systems to monitor and evidence compliance/performance. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally/nationally (occasional overnight stays). Complexity, Impact & Influence The role is intellectually demanding, requiring detailed understanding and interpretation of multiple pieces of building-safety and fire-safety legislation and guidance. Solutions are rarely straightforward and usually require research, innovation, and collaboration with enforcing authorities and specialists. The post-holder is frequently the first point of contact for major fire or safety incidents involving emergency services and carries significant responsibility for resident safety, regulatory compliance, financial exposure, and organisational reputation. The role requires the ability to influence at senior level across the organisation and to lead cross-departmental collaboration on building-safety matters.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Vacancy Region: London Position Type: Full-Time Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum plus car allowance (dependent on experience) The Role This position involves full commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cost estimates, progress reporting, final account settlement, client liaison, and participation in design team and site meetings. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Surveying Director, Project Director, and Project Manager Working closely with the Design Team to ensure all requirements and specifications are achieved Building and maintaining strong relationships with client representatives to support project delivery and foster positive working relationships Attending regular site meetings and providing clear updates on project progress, risks, and issues Reviewing tender enquiries and undertaking detailed tender analysis Preparing estimates and tenders in collaboration with head office quantity surveying teams Negotiating new projects and fixed-price agreements to ensure cost-effective outcomes Organising and chairing pre-award meetings with new subcontractors alongside the construction team Procuring subcontract packages and monitoring performance on site Managing contra charges and issuing notifications to subcontractors Carrying out subcontractor re-measurements and managing interim and final account payments Processing fortnightly and monthly subcontractor payment certificates Maintaining variation logs and agreeing variations with junior surveying staff Issuing interim payment applications and reconciling payments received Preparing and agreeing final accounts at project completion Monitoring costs and producing reports using construction management software Attending monthly cost review meetings and preparing cashflow forecasts Issuing monthly financial reports to the accounts team Staying informed of industry developments and market conditions Undertaking additional duties and projects as required Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying Minimum of 5 years professional experience with a strong track record managing subcontractors and clients across valuations, variations, final accounts, and cost reporting Excellent understanding of specifications, bills of quantities, and construction drawings Proven ability to extract quantities from drawings and issue accurate enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers within tight deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-standard quantity surveying software Experience working on commercial and residential projects Strong budget management and cost control experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce and explain clear, accurate reports Highly organised with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities Self-motivated and able to plan workloads with minimal supervision Flexible, committed, and results-driven A strong team player able to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a leading Main Contractor.

Interim role for a Building Control Surveyor working with a great organisation in Manchester Your new company Working in Manchester you will be in the middle of the hustle and bustle, in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse which is Manchester. Based in the Town Centre, you will be less than a stone-throw away from all the public transport links, working as part of the building control team, working on high-profile projects where no two days are the same.The projects you will be working on will have a real impact on the people of Manchester. The variety of projects mean that your work will affect, professionals, students, families in their everyday lives. Your new role This opportunity is unlike any other. It offers you the headline-grabbing, varied projects you will not find anywhere else in the public sector, you will be working on multiple town centre regenerations, Etihad, Salford FC, student accommodation, high-rise residential, and commercial offices at Terminal 2 of MAG to name a few.Working as part of the wider building control team - which is a team of 20, you will be reporting into the technical manager supporting them on the financial and operational performance of the team. Your role is to improve standards in relation to buildings, building work and public safety, and to develop the partnerships needed to maintain the high standards of service delivery.On a daily basis you will be taking part in site visits, liaising with your team and making sure that the projects being delivered are safe and compliant. What you'll need to succeed If you are a building control inspector or surveyor with Class 2 and Class 3 competencies, then get in touch! I'd love to discuss how your knowledge of the current building regulations, and chartered status with MCIOB/ MCIOB/ MCABE will be used to help improve standards in relation to buildings, building work and public safety. If you are a Level 3 - Specialist level in accordance with the Building Inspector Competence Framework - great, if not, you may still be considered. What you'll get in return In return, this is a 6-month rolling contract offering a competitive rate with a great organisation! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Project Manager (Quantity Surveyor) – Tier 1 – Regeneration Partner & Local Authority North East Lincolnshire Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with Tier 1 Contractor are looking to employ a confident and motivated Project Manager who has a background as a Quantity Surveyor professional to work at the North East Lincolnshire Contract location as a member of the Technical Design Team, who deliver commercial property new build and refurbishment schemes. The vacancy is in the Facilities Management side of the business partnering with local councils where some of their specialisms include: Transport, Road Safety, Traffic Regulations, Sustainable Transport Planning, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Highways Inspections, Bridge Inspections, Drainage & Flooding and Environmental. Reporting into the Head of Technical Services the successful candidate will assist with specification, schedule or rates, budgeting, pricing, interim and final accounts, measuring of design details and support and management of property construction projects with the support of other team members. Key Accountabilities: Development of estimations, project accounts, valuations, and pricing of designs to support building construction projects. To price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project. Providing procurement technical advice and guidance on building construction projects, in particular guidance on Terms and Conditions (examples are (JCT and NEC). All technical information provided is to be accurate to legislative standards, ACoPs and best practice. Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. To manage the delivery of minor works and property construction projects utilising the project management process and principals within the organisation. Measure and value the work done on site, for valuations and pay subcontractors accordingly in line with the company’s governance. To issue works orders, track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly. To issue Additional Instructions, Practical Completion and Completion certificates ensuring compliance with legislative, contractual and workmanship requirements including the briefing and commissioning of all consultants and clients. To prepare option appraisals with recommendations, feasibility studies, estimates and the production of technical reports as required. Also to ensure that value is added to the work of the Section through innovation and creativity. To assist with directing and monitoring construction works to include contract administration, variations, project costs and final accounts as appropriate and to assist in evaluating and determining appropriate actions where problems occur and report these to the client. To create, as part of their development, specifications for tenders and to contribute to the procurement process to include evaluations and awards of contracts, ensuring Value for Money (VfM) is delivered without compromise to quality of the service/works completed. To operate within the policies, systems and business plans of the Technical Design Team and the Company. To deliver all works in compliance with the Company’s Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) standards and in line with ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), 14001 (Environmental) & 9001 (Quality). Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level. The role supports the deliverable outcomes for the management of a commercial and public property estate and is part of a team of Architects, Engineers and Building Surveyors. The post holder will be required to work with other property professional teams to provide assistance and guidance for building construction works as a part of the Technical Design Team. The role is a mixture of office and on-site involvement and requires a good communicator who can provide clear instructions to and management of contractors. Qualifications or Required Experience: The applicant must have relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying such as, Accredited Undergraduate or Post graduate degree by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and be a registered Chartered RICS Surveyor. To meet the requirements and demands of the post, the post holder will need the following: Experience within a quantity surveying position working closely with key members from internal and external teams The Key Accountabilities of the Project Manager will include: Cash flow forecasting CVR reporting Procurement Client Liaison Financial and delivery maximisation and efficiency IT skills and experience of working with database systems are essential in ensuring an effective service. Specific knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and building regulations is desirable. Experience of contract administration, including knowledge of building construction, procurement, estimation and project accounts is essential. Numeracy, statistical, communication and presentation skills are also essential, together with experience in budgetary control. Experience of applying CDM Regulations 2015 is desirable. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet client requirements Flexible to meet the needs of the service

Project Manager (Quantity Surveyor) – Tier 1 – Regeneration Partner & Local Authority North East Lincolnshire Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with Tier 1 Contractor are looking to employ a confident and motivated Project Manager who has a background as a Quantity Surveyor professional to work at the North East Lincolnshire Contract location as a member of the Technical Design Team, who deliver commercial property new build and refurbishment schemes. The vacancy is in the Facilities Management side of the business partnering with local councils where some of their specialisms include: Transport, Road Safety, Traffic Regulations, Sustainable Transport Planning, Street Lighting & Traffic Signals, Highways Inspections, Bridge Inspections, Drainage & Flooding and Environmental. Reporting into the Head of Technical Services the successful candidate will assist with specification, schedule or rates, budgeting, pricing, interim and final accounts, measuring of design details and support and management of property construction projects with the support of other team members. Key Accountabilities: Development of estimations, project accounts, valuations, and pricing of designs to support building construction projects. To price/forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project. Providing procurement technical advice and guidance on building construction projects, in particular guidance on Terms and Conditions (examples are (JCT and NEC). All technical information provided is to be accurate to legislative standards, ACoPs and best practice. Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation. To manage the delivery of minor works and property construction projects utilising the project management process and principals within the organisation. Measure and value the work done on site, for valuations and pay subcontractors accordingly in line with the company’s governance. To issue works orders, track changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly. To issue Additional Instructions, Practical Completion and Completion certificates ensuring compliance with legislative, contractual and workmanship requirements including the briefing and commissioning of all consultants and clients. To prepare option appraisals with recommendations, feasibility studies, estimates and the production of technical reports as required. Also to ensure that value is added to the work of the Section through innovation and creativity. To assist with directing and monitoring construction works to include contract administration, variations, project costs and final accounts as appropriate and to assist in evaluating and determining appropriate actions where problems occur and report these to the client. To create, as part of their development, specifications for tenders and to contribute to the procurement process to include evaluations and awards of contracts, ensuring Value for Money (VfM) is delivered without compromise to quality of the service/works completed. To operate within the policies, systems and business plans of the Technical Design Team and the Company. To deliver all works in compliance with the Company’s Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) standards and in line with ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), 14001 (Environmental) & 9001 (Quality). Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected at this level. The role supports the deliverable outcomes for the management of a commercial and public property estate and is part of a team of Architects, Engineers and Building Surveyors. The post holder will be required to work with other property professional teams to provide assistance and guidance for building construction works as a part of the Technical Design Team. The role is a mixture of office and on-site involvement and requires a good communicator who can provide clear instructions to and management of contractors. Qualifications or Required Experience: The applicant must have relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying such as, Accredited Undergraduate or Post graduate degree by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and be a registered Chartered RICS Surveyor. To meet the requirements and demands of the post, the post holder will need the following: Experience within a quantity surveying position working closely with key members from internal and external teams The Key Accountabilities of the Project Manager will include: Cash flow forecasting CVR reporting Procurement Client Liaison Financial and delivery maximisation and efficiency IT skills and experience of working with database systems are essential in ensuring an effective service. Specific knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and building regulations is desirable. Experience of contract administration, including knowledge of building construction, procurement, estimation and project accounts is essential. Numeracy, statistical, communication and presentation skills are also essential, together with experience in budgetary control. Experience of applying CDM Regulations 2015 is desirable. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to meet client requirements Flexible to meet the needs of the service

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.  

About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role The safety of our customers, and therefore building safety, is our number one priority. This role will work across our diverse geography & portfolio to ensure we take a coherent and co-ordinated approach to building safety at a time when expectations are rightly increasing. The Head of Safer Building will manage a team of Senior Project Surveyors and Project Surveyors to ensure delivery of our annual programmes of surveys, interim measure and remediation in relation to the Safer Building Agenda. You will be customer focused and will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including experts and legal services. You will provide technical support within the department and will provide resources to our In-House Legal Team in terms of supporting them to deliver the Safer Buildings Programme to residential blocks with 3rd Party Freeholders. Strong contract management and commercial acumen, managing consultants and legal services in a professional and tactful approach that delivers maximum value for money for the business. What you'll need to succeed Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate often complex issues in a clear and easy to understand way to ensure residents are assured Exceptional contract management expertise with an ability to develop your team Track record of managing successful teams Good knowledge of building regulations and building control Excellent understanding of fire safety and passive fire measures Strong knowledge of Section 20 Legislation Experience in delivery of complex programmes in housing sector Strong commercial mindset Natural problem solver, ability to take ownership of situationsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Interview date: TBD What you'll get in return You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave Healthcare cashplan Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans Life assurance scheme Paid volunteer days Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations

We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our projects division to based in the North West. The projects cover M&E, building services, fabric/build to large scale estates across the North West. The position is a permanent role with a competitive package (50-60k) based from the North West region with national travel Job Role: The role Quantity Surveying Role will include leading the assessment and delivery of projects in line with Group policies and procedures Implement, direct, monitor and control the commercial framework consistently across Projects in the North West area including customer contracts, risk and legal requirements Improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business Relentless pursuit of reduced risk and optimised profit Establish business relationships with operations, estimators & finance functions within the division Provide monthly business analysis of the projects to Commercial Manager and Head of Projects Provide commercial input to business proposal. Full responsibility for the negotiations, valuations, interims and final accounts Accountable for own development plan for continuous improvement of competences in relation to the career development program Valuation of works on all live projects Certification of payments for the supply chain including sub-contractors Ensure all supply chain invoice correctly and align with valuations Final account all Sub Contract and client works Full cost control in line with the contract review. Being prepared ahead of review, having worked closely with the project team and or PM understanding any changes to the contracted works. Support the PMs with managing and owning the number of anyone project Sense check all tenders ahead of Adjudication. Working with the HoP/PM to ensure compliance with the contract. Variation control ensuring we maximise our recovery and margin expectationsCandidate Profile Extensive experience in a services environment of value led sales pricing and general cost estimating Experienced in contract value optimisation Experience in preparing and negotiating legal and commercial aspects of sizeable contracts A thorough understanding of the principles of risk management Strong analysis and report writing skills demonstrating attention to detail Able to work as part of a team and communicate issues to both Divisional Commercial Manager and local colleagues Good presentation skills, both written and oral with high drive and energy levels Proven ability to contribute to the development of long-term business plans and commercial strategy Proven experience in negotiating complex deals with third party suppliers Ideally qualified to HNC/degree level in engineering, commercial management, business administration or facilities management Valid full driving licence UK wide travelIf you are interested then please click the APPLY button now PRS are a leading specialist recruitment and search & selection consultancy within the Building Services, FM and Support Sectors. Please note if you have not heard from us within 5 days, then your application has not been successful. PRS is an equal opportunities employer

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (House Building Experience) Agency: UCA Consulting Contact Name: Raj Mangam Contact Email: raj@ucaconsulting.uk Telephone: 020 3790 0307 Industry: Construction Job Type: Permanent Location: Cheshire Salary: (based on experience) The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.  To discuss further please call RAJ on 02039700307, for a confidential chat.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (House Building Experience) Agency: UCA Consulting Contact Name: Raj Mangam Contact Email: raj@ucaconsulting.uk Telephone: 020 3790 0307 Industry: Construction Job Type: Permanent Location: Cheshire Salary: (based on experience) The Surveying Department in an Operating Division is responsible for monitoring and controlling expenditure on all the company’s developments by controlling the “cost of sales”, as well as ensuring that all Group Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to within the company. The post holder is responsible for Procurement, Payments, Valuations and administration of Health and Safety procedures. The right candidate will have; Procurement With assistance from Commercial Manager prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval by Head of Commercial and Head of Construction. Prepare full enquiry pack, collating all tender information, ensuring fully compliant tender packs are issued. Analyse tenders upon return to ensure compliant bids are received. Prepare detailed breakdown of build cost included within land acquisition pack. Prepare tender analysis comparing individual tenders against each other and against build cost within land acquisition pack. Payments Ensure sub-contractor weekly and monthly applications for payment are analysed and checked. Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial. Valuations Carry out monthly progress checklist on site for all relevant sites. Audit progress (input by Site Manager) on valuation system. Prepare sub-contract accruals. Produce Value/Cost Reconciliation (VCR). Other Follow change control procedure. Issue Variation Orders as appropriate. Attend sites regularly and frequently to provide assistance and support to site staff. Ensure familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and comply with employee responsibilities. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions. Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.   To discuss further please call RAJ on 02039700307, for a confidential chat.