Quantity Surveyor

Recruitment Information Pack

January 2016

Quantity Surveyor

2 January 2016

THE POSITION

bpha is a major housing association operating between Oxford and Cambridge,

based in Bedford. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for

rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We own around 17,500

homes, employ 340 people, and had an annual turnover of over £100 million in

2014/15.

In this role you will provide a Professional Pre & Post Contract Administration service

on behalf of bpha or external clients. You will also provide CDM PD services.

We are passionate about provide excellent customer service; if you are too then this

could be the opportunity for you.

Key responsibilities

• Working with clients to ensure that projects are developed, constructed and

completed in accordance with Clients requirements, to cost and within

required timescales

• Working with colleagues to ensure smooth & timely handover of new

properties

• Manage the Contractors, Consultants, Clerk Of Works and Colleagues on site

• To provide advice and assist Clients with regard to alternative forms of

procurement

About you

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent

• Proven track record of administering all types of contracts from inception

through to completion

• Good understanding of Building Regulations and planning rules

• Good understanding of Code for Sustainable Homes ratings

• Good understanding of Secured by Design and Design & Quality Standards

• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and the Party Wall Act

• Understanding of Development Managers HCA funding requirements and

knowledge of Construction techniques

• Numerate with excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work without guidance but also be committed to work in a positive

manner with both internal and external stakeholders

THE TEAM

As part of the Technical Services team you will be reporting to the Senior Quantity

Surveyor. You will be part of a team of Quantity Surveyors and sit within the wider

Property Services Team.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

For an informal discussion about the role please ring Andy White on 01234 221281.

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for applications is Midnight Sunday 14 February 2016.

ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVIEW

You may be contacted by telephone or email to invite you to an

interview/assessment; please ensure we have a contact telephone number and email

address.

ROLE PROFILE

As attached. When completing your application form, you are advised to refer to our

Applicant Guidance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SALARY

This salary range for this position is £43,000-£48,000pa per annum for working 37

hours per week.

Progression is assessed at an annual appraisal in April and increases may be awarded

strictly subject to your meeting specific performance objectives.

Salaries are normally paid by Bank or National Giro credit on the fifteenth of each

month, for the whole of that calendar month.

HOURS

This role is for 37 hours over 5 days. Hours to be agreed with your line manager.

WORK PLACE

You will be based from Bedford Heights, Bedford but will be required to travel to

other locations on a regular basis.

BENEFITS

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Pension scheme

bpha has a contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme and will pay up to a

maximum of 10% of your salary into the Scheme – depending on your

contribution.

Bonus

bpha has a discretionary annual bonus scheme. The specific rules and targets

are published annually and may be changed from year to year.

Private health cover

bpha offers free private healthcare to all employees.

Life assurance

bpha offers free life assurance cover for all its employees.

Leave entitlement

bpha offers generous annual leave of up to 28 days, rising to 33 days after five

years, plus an allowance for public holidays.

Parking

There is parking available on the roads nearby but this is limited on a first come

first serve basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Childcare vouchers

bpha offers a childcare voucher scheme. The scheme operates as a salary

sacrifice scheme, which allows employees to save on tax and National Insurance.

Counselling service

bpha offers employees access to a confidential 24-hour telephone counselling

service.

No smoking policy

bpha has a no smoking policy throughout all of its offices, buildings, and

grounds.

Probationary period

All posts have a six month probationary period and during this time performance

and conduct will be monitored. Your contract will explain how this works.

Sick pay

bpha has a sick pay scheme and entitlement depends on your employment

status and length of service.

NOTICE PERIOD

This post is subject to eight weeks notice on either side, following successful

completion of a probationary period.