Job Ref: 215029759

Date: 2021-10-29 11:55:41

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Contracts Surveyor

Kents Hill, Milton Keynes

Agile working – this includes the opportunity for home working

Full Time

Permanent

£40,551.57 per annum

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

They are passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.

About the role:

They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Surveyor to join their team. The focus of this role will be to provide professional procurement and contractual advice to colleagues across the business.

Your day to day duties will include:

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Assisting in specifying and preparing major repairs and improvements programmes.

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Preparing specifications, schedules of works and AutoCAD drawings, allowing contract documentation to be put in place

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Acting as Contract Administrator

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Preparation of contract documents and contractor selection process

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Liaising with the Project Managers

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Arranging and attending monthly contract meetings

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Providing feedback to the Contracts Manager

What they’re looking for:

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Studying for professional qualification in surveying/building discipline or professionally qualified to HNC level minimum or equivalent or qualified by experience.

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Demonstrable practical experience of the maintenance of a large amount of housing stock and of capital works to the same

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Experience of preparing reports and monitoring programmes and budgets

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Proven success in contract management

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Good practical knowledge of building regulations, codes of practice, British standards etc

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Ability to liaise effectively with staff, tenants and external contact, e.g. consultants and contractors

What they offer:

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Annual leave up to 30 days

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Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%

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Life assurance (2x salary)

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Generous sick pay

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Free car parking

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Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications

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Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)

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Agile working

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Employee Assistance programme (including counselling via helpline and/or face-to-face)

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On-site wellbeing activities including massages

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Free annual flu jabs

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Plus lots more!

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to their customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, they want to hear from you.

They are committed to implementing their Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

NO AGENCIES

Closing date: Friday 12th November 2021

Interview date: 22nd November 2021

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