COMMON SERVICES AGENCY - Creating Enterprise
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|JOB DESCRIPTION |
|JOB DETAILS |
|JOB TITLE |Trainee Quantity Surveyor |
|REPORTS TO |Commercial Manager |
|DIRECT REPORTS |None |
|LOCATION |Creating Enterprise Operational Area |
|HOURS OF WORK |42 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4.30pm) |
|SALARY DETAILS |Up to £18,500 pa + pension contribution + health care plan |
|PURPOSE |
|To undertake quantity surveying duties to ensure commercial activity is efficient and cost effective. To provide basic contract administration duties |
|including the ordering of materials, site measurement and recording, to ensure the smooth running of capital and revenue projects. Assist in the |
|preparation of valuations and claims and produce monthly reports. |
|To support Employment Academy participants as required providing on the job guidance to trainees and volunteers. |
|DIMENSIONS Scale and Diversity |
Work is office based but the post holder is expected to undertake site visits within the operational area of Creating Enterprise as directed by line manager.
|MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES |
|Under supervision, undertake pre and post contract contracting duties, including: |
|Measuring from scaled drawings to assist in the preparation of tenders. |
|Procurement of sub-contractors. |
|Produce Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Work and complete tender documentation for planned and revenue schemes. |
|Ordering of materials as requested by site leads. |
|Undertake Contract administration duties as required. |
|Have an understanding of contract forms including the main JCT and NEC Forms of contract. |
|Have regular meetings with the Commercial Manager/Quantity Surveyor to ensure cohesive Income and Expenditure Reports. |
|Work with Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor and Site Managers and the like to enable a cost effective and quality performance across all work |
|streams ensuring optimum Health & Safety at all times. |
|Accept extra duties as situations arise. |
|CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES |
|To actively support the overall delivery of Creating Enterprise’s objectives to provide an excellent, innovative and truly customer focused service. |
|As a representative of Creating Enterprise, to promote and maintain a positive attitude and image at all times. |
|To positively promote Creating Enterprise’s values; constructively challenging traditional ways of working, contrary behaviour or comments. |
|To make sure feedback is actively sought in order to inform service improvement for customers and develop more efficient and effective ways of working.|
|To make sure compliance with Creating Enterprise’s Standing Orders, policies and procedures. |
|To support the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures, in particular of: |
|Health, safety and welfare initiatives |
|Creating Enterprises’ principles on Equality and Diversity |
|Risk management initiatives |
|Performance management practices |
|To use ICT technology and systems effectively by developing appropriate skills, adopting efficient business processes, and maintaining data securely |
|and accurately. |
|To work collaboratively where required. |
|WORK CONTEXT (environment, type of equipment) |
|The role is office based but there may be a requirement to travel to outside venues as required. |
|AUTONOMY AND DECISION-MAKING (limits and freedoms) |
|Freedom to carry out allocated functions and decisions as delegated by the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor |
|Examples of decisions that are referred are: |
|Undertake measurements outside the original scope of works to ensure all costs are captured. |
|COMMUNICATIONS (the main communications that take place. frequency, purpose and method) |
|INTERNAL |Direct reports. |
| |Line Manager – As required to give progress reports and discuss business plans. |
|EXTERNAL |Contractors - to liaise in respect of requirements and costs. |
|AREAS OF COMPLEXITY (what provides most stretch) |
|Time restrictions to carry out daily list of activities. |
|AGREEMENT |
|Job Holder’s Signature: | |Date: | |
|Line Manager’s Signature: | |Date: | |
|Person Specification |
|Trainee Quantity Surveyor |
|ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |Essential / Desirable |How this will be assessed |
|Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification |Essential |Application & Certification |
|Degree or equivalent in QS or similar subject area, |Highly Desirable |Application & Certification |
|Working towards Professional membership of RICS or similar | Desirable |Application & Certification |
|KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE | | |
|Previous experience of managing small to large value contracts within social housing / public sector |Desirable |Application/ Interview |
|Contractor/Client side quantity surveying experience delivering projects using JCT and NEC Forms of contract |Desirable | Interview / Assessment |
|(valuations etc.) | | |
|Ability to prioritise in line with commercial requirements |Desirable |Application/ Interview |
|SKILLS AND ABILITIES | | |
|Ability to speak Welsh |Desirable | Application Form |
|Strong Organisational and communication skills |Essential | Interview |
|Ability to measure large areas on operational sites |Desirable |Interview |
|Good aptitude for maths with analytical skills |Essential | Interview |
|Work to stipulated deadlines |Essential | Interview |
|Have a full driving licence and use of own car* |Essential |Interview |
|Ability to balance workload with coursework and attendance at University (on day release) |Essential |Interview |
|IT Skills |Essential |Assessment |
We are committed to Equality and Diversity in our activities.
*Where disability precludes, this will be reviewed with candidates at interview stage to ascertain if there are any reasonable adjustments that can be made. [pic][pic]
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