Quantity Surveyor (Hybrid) needed in Manchester, £250-400 per day PAYE - Reference: 000A FA9C / 1
• Support the development, budgeting, procurement and cost planning of projects from Strategic Definition through technical design, providing expert cost, risk and commercial input into scope briefs, strategies, tendering and contract documentation.
• Lead robust cost management during property construction RIBA end to end stages, including valuation, change control, contract advice, final accounts and post occupancy contributions to ensure project performance, value and compliance.
• Prepare, manage and administer contract documentation, insurance requirements and preconstruction information
• Manage contract valuations, variations, interim payments and final account agreement
• Support the co-ordination of completion, snagging defect inspections and provide initial advice on claims and client liabilities.
• Engage with external professional services;
• Attend monthly site visits to monitor the progress of property schemes; Oversee contract performance through progress reviews and quality monitoring
• Review external contractors reports to identify key risks and issues;
• Prepare monthly reports to support cost drawdowns addressing the key property issues;
• Assist Project Managers with valuation appraisals;
• Provide support on Greater Manchester property and commercial projects, identifying key property risks and making recommendations;
• Support and provide expert advice to stakeholders within the organisation to ensure quality customer focused services are delivered to high performance and quality standards.
• Undertaking tasks across varying timescales requiring high levels of concentration throughout.
• Establishing, developing and managing multiple relationships with stakeholders including internal colleagues and external colleagues in local authorities, and external agencies.
• Writing relevant reports and papers for both internal and external meetings.
• Being responsible for contributing to the identification of own personal development needs and demonstrate a commitment to continuous self-development.
• Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.


This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.


If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.


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