Job description

: Job description

Arvag Ltd provides a repairs and maintenance service within the social housing sector for some of the largest housing providers in the country including Clarion Housing, Dacorum and Golding Homes alongside the MOD. We pride ourselves on managing small to largescale refurbishments, disrepairs, void and planned works, FRA works, Electrical installations, Fire alarm systems on a daily basis. Providing a responsive and high quality service to our clients.

Job description

We’re currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to work on our MOD sites throughout England, we have recently won this 7 year contract with a 3 year extension where we are contracted to provide fire door installation, maintenance and Fire stopping works to MOD Barracks throughout England.

About you

The ideal candidate will have experience in

§ Examining and reviewing or assessing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements

§ Liaising and working collaboratively with site managers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders

§ Gathering and preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other necessary and relevant documents and forwarding them to the appropriate management or personnel

§ Providing advice, recommendations, and suggestions to managers and clients on innovative improvements and new strategies

§ Documenting relevant changes in design and updating budgets when required

§ Building and maintaining healthy and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

§ Traveling from the office to various sites as required

§ Handling the payment of workers, vendors, and subcontractors.

§ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, since a quantity surveyor is required to oversee, monitor, and manage every aspect of the cost and production of a particular construction project

§ Adequate experience of construction estimating and/or finance

§ In-depth knowledge of construction and its principles and guidelines

§ Excellent negotiating skills required to negotiate costs with vendors and subcontractors and ensure the best deals and minimum budget as much as possible

§ Good organizational skills, since a quantity surveyor must be able to organize, plan, and strategize when necessary

§ Well-developed verbal and written communication skills which will enable a quantity surveyor to write detailed and concise reports and communicate with clients, subcontractors, and other relevant stakeholders efficiently and effectively

§ Several years of proven work experience in a relevant industry

What we can offer:

• 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, Hotel accommodation while working away £35.00 per day food allowance.
• Laptop and phone
• Car allowance

You must hold a valid UK driving licence .

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your extensive skills and experience to really make a difference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35000.00 to £55000.00 per year

The successful candidate will report direct to the Director’s and whilst working as part of a wider team would be expected to support and manage junior staff within the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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